News
January - 2011
POSTED BY: Claire Deeks
ON: 24 January 2011
The Commerce Select Committee has reported back with changes to the controversial Copyright (Infringing File Sharing) Amendment Bill. The Bill has implications for all New Zealanders - but particularly those involved in sharing/downloading music or movies without a copyright owner’s authorisation.
POSTED BY: Rachel Dawson
ON: 24 January 2011
A great summer in New Zealand has seen Havaianas footwear in hot demand for protecting beachgoers feet. Unfortunately for the owner of the HAVAIANAS trade mark, it has not been so lucky in protecting its brand.
POSTED BY: Jennifer Lucas
ON: 20 January 2011
As technologies progress, it is becoming more common for people and companies to look for solutions within the realms of available knowledge. Often a known technology from one field when used in a completely different area can deliver surprising results. With those surprising results often come new patents.
POSTED BY: Peter Brown
ON: 20 January 2011
If your biotech company is developing genetic products or methods, then you need to know that the laws of gene patentability could change in the United States and potentially elsewhere.