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
- Categories
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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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6
Apr
2011
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Mark Gavin
Kirk Boladeras
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Intellectual Property
Technology
Internet
Readers may recall that at the time of our last article on this topic the United States District Court was reviewing an amended settlement agreement which would have allowed Google to make millions of books available online. Last week, the Court rejected that agreement in a decision which represents a significant setback for Google’s ambitious plan.
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9
Mar
2011
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Simon Martin
Mia Sudzum
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Consumer Law
Technology
Internet
Privacy
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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