The Act has a range of sanctions for non-compliance, from warnings to injunctions, substantial fines and imprisonment.

Under New Zealand law, exclusive licensees have specific statutory rights in relation to infringement proceedings which sole or non-exclusive licensees do not enjoy. If you are licensing in or out of New Zealand, it is important to understand the difference, and the implications of each.

When setting intellectual property strategy it pays to have a solid understanding of the prevailing business issues. In cleantech there are a number of diverse industries involved, with a trend towards convergence of technologies and sectors.

A haka is a complex dance and an important social custom of Māori (New Zealand's indigenous people), for conveying a tribe's reputation. But the wide reputation of the Ka Mate haka has made it an attractive marketing tool, leading to mis-use by a number of traders including use in a Fiat car promotion.

The article provides advice to successfully commercialise products and services to compete in target overseas markets.

This article links to details of steps involved in developing an IP strategy, to be aligned with a business strategy.

Award winning organic treats company Kokato has turned to James & Wells to develop a clever IP strategy.

A recent decision of the High Court has once again cast doubt on the applicability of the Intellectual Property Office’s published Guidelines for seeking extensions of time for taking steps in patent proceedings.

IP protects the competitive advantage of the company and managing it appropriately ensures long term sustainability.

An IP expert from Hamilton will speak about creating great brainstorming sessions, to a global audience of IP experts.

IP Australia have released a statement indicating that the customer service charter will have to be reviewed in 2014.

Our checklist will help to compare with existing International Distribution Agreements or any new agreements negotiated.

Isolated biological materials, including genes, may be excluded from patent protection in Australia.

The future of software patents in New Zealand following an almost unanimous rejection of a proposal to exclude computer-implemented inventions from patentability in a recent public consultation.

The article discusses proposed changes to the Employment Relations Act and a recent case involving the use of Facebook.

When it comes to copyright works, having clear rights of ownership and maintaining good records are essential.

This article outlines the remedies available to a person for breach of confidence - when they find their secret is out.

Intellectual Property protection for how your food or beverage product looks is a key element in its commercial success.

If you plan to expand your business overseas, you need to search and register your trade marks in each potential market.

Simple ideas are often the best ones and Ayla Hutchinson's Kindling Cracker is no exception.