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7 Sep 2011

Jason Rudkin-Binks
Lucy Archer

Authors
Jason Rudkin-Binks
Lucy Archer
Categories
Technology
Internet

New .xxx Top Level Domain Name Launched

Today is the first day of the “sunrise period” (7 September – 28 October 2011) for registrations and reservations of domain names in the new  specific top level domain (sTLD) .xxx. If you own a trade mark you may wish to ensure that it is protected from being registered in this online adult space.

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2 Sep 2011

Jason Rudkin-Binks
Lucy Archer

Authors
Jason Rudkin-Binks
Lucy Archer
Categories
Intellectual Property
New Legislation

Three strikes and you’re out

Yesterday, 1 September 2011, the Copyright (Infringing File Sharing) Amendment Act 2011 (the “Amendment Act”) came into force; albeit to a mixed reception. 

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14 Apr 2011

Jason Rudkin-Binks
Henry Oliver

Authors
Jason Rudkin-Binks
Henry Oliver
Categories
Intellectual Property
New Legislation
Technology

Copyright (Infringing File Sharing) Amendment Bill

The Copyright (Infringing File Sharing) Amendment Bill was rushed through parliament last night and this morning.  The Bill is a compromised version of the controversial Section 92A, which was met by energetic public opposition in 2009.

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9 Mar 2011

Simon Martin
Mia Sudzum

Authors
Simon Martin
Mia Sudzum
Categories
Consumer Law
Technology
Internet
Privacy

“Phishing” for Information

While the Christchurch earthquake has caused devastation to the city’s infrastructure and residents, it has demonstrated the compassion, generosity and selflessness of many New Zealanders that have offered to help those affected.  Unfortunately, as the effects of the earthquake began to unveil through various media, so did reports of criminal activity throughout Christchurch.  This included “phishing attacks” – the process of attempting to obtain personal information from the unsuspecting public in an electronic communication.

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9 Sep 2010

Wayne Hudson
Heath Anderson
Kirk Boladeras

Authors
Wayne Hudson
Heath Anderson
Kirk Boladeras
Categories
Intellectual Property
Corporate
Technology

Risks Presented by the Use of Open Source Software

Because open source software (OSS) is easily accessible and can save developers time and money, it is becoming an increasingly important tool in the development of commercial software.  However, many firms and developers may be unaware that software licensed under an open source licence could expose them to significant legal and commercial risk.

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