30
Aug
2012
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Mia Sudzum
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Technology
New Legislation
There has been limited progress on the reform of the Patents Bill since our last article…until now.
Commerce Minister Craig Foss has announced a minor amendment to the Patents Bill on the issue of software patentability. The effect of the amendment is that patents could be granted for inventions that include computer programs.
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24
Jan
2012
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Jason Rudkin-Binks
Lucy Archer
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Intellectual Property
Technology
Internet
12 January 2012 marked the opening of the application period in which organisations can apply to create and operate new generic top level domain names. Most internet users will be familiar with gTLDs such as “.com”, however the new gTLD programme will likely see the number of gTLDs greatly expanded with brand owners taking the opportunity to create exclusive brand-orientated gTLDs.
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7
Sep
2011
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Jason Rudkin-Binks
Lucy Archer
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Technology
Internet
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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3
Jun
2011
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Mark Gavin
Stephanie Melbourne
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Intellectual Property
Technology
Internet
Social networking technology is increasingly becoming part of New Zealanders’ lives and as a consequence, it has opened up new opportunities for companies to trade and market their brand. However, while popular social networking tools such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube are now seen as viable marketing platforms, caution is also needed due to the lack of control surrounding such sites and the new forums they have created for the potential misuse or misappropriation of intellectual property rights.
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20
May
2011
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Press Release
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Technology
Client News
Hudson Gavin Martin’s client, Mi5 Security Limited, has won the Vodafone “Most Innovative Product from an Emerging Market 2011 – Mobile Technologies” award at the 2011 NZ Hi-Tech Awards.
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