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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 31/03/2010 by
The Commerce Select Committee has finally made their report and recommendations on the current Patents Bill in New Zealand. Read More
Posted on 27/11/2009 by
Sectors of the software industry have voiced their concerns over the patent-eligibility of software as part of the review process of the Patents Bill, claiming that patents for software stifle rather than promote innovation. 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 06/08/2009 by
The Trade Marks (International Treaties and Enforcement) Amendment Bill is currently before Select Committee in New Zealand. Read More
Posted on 08/06/2009 by
In November 2008 a new government was voted into Parliament in New Zealand. With the new government has come progress on some longawaited IP legislation. Read More
Posted on 07/04/2009 by
In 1970, Justice Windeyer of the High Court of Australia referred to the typically tardy response of the law to new technology when he said: "Law [is] marching with medicine, but in the rear and limping a... Read More
Posted on 06/04/2009 by
Copyright protection in New Zealand is governed by the Copyright Act 1994. Read More
Posted on 31/03/2009 by
*Citation* Geneva Marketing (1998) Limited v Johnson & Johnson, Johnson & Johnson (New Zealand) Limited and Johnson & Johnson Pacific Pty Limited unreported, High Court Auckland, CIV-2007-404-2431, 2 October 2008, Harrison J. Read More