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Posted on 23/07/2010 by
Recent rumours that there could be a re-wording of the exclusion of computer programs from patentability have been quashed by Commerce Minister Simon Power. Read More
Posted on 08/07/2010
As is the case in Australia, New Zealand's patent law is currently being revised, though the New Zealand reforms are much further through the parliamentary system. Read More
Posted on 17/03/2010 by
With the Rugby World Cup 2011 hype starting to build and various other events being deemed as 'major events' it is important that local businesses and individuals are aware of their rights and limitations under the Major... Read More
Posted on 23/11/2009 by
Those of us who arrive at work on Monday morning to find our computers have been besieged over the weekend with advertisements for implants for certain parts of anatomy which we don't possess, or for offers for... Read More
Posted on 11/11/2009 by
There are several changes underway that are likely to simplify court proceedings and should reduce costs for those involved in intellectual property disputes. Read More
Posted on 22/10/2009
The Law Commission is currently undertaking a review of New Zealand’s laws relating to the sale and supply of alcohol. Read More
Posted on 15/10/2009 by
In 2007 Flour Mills of Fiji Limited filed two trade mark applications for logos containing the words FIJI BEER: Fiji Beer Fiji Beer Foster’s Group Pacific Limited (“Fosters”) a well known Australian beer producer opposed... Read More
Posted on 15/10/2009 by
The Pharmaceutical Management Agency (Pharmac) is responsible for managing the pharmaceutical budget for New Zealand’s public health system. In particular, Pharmac decides which medicines will be subsidised. Read More
Posted on 04/09/2009 by
The Major Events Management Act came into force in 2007, to provide greater protection to sponsors of important events from Ambush Marketing. Read More
Posted on 01/09/2009 by
The Assistant Commissioner of Trade Marks recently ruled that the following application in classes 16, 25, 29, 30, 32, 35 and 43 was not confusing similar to McDonald’s Golden Arches trade mark : Anisha's Logo (“Anisha’s logo”) The... Read More