Intellectual Property

24 Jan 2012

Jason Rudkin-Binks
Lucy Archer

Authors
Jason Rudkin-Binks
Lucy Archer
Categories
Intellectual Property
Technology
Internet

DOT BRAND - A new internet age?

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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28 Nov 2011

Mark Gavin
Lucy Archer

Authors
Mark Gavin
Lucy Archer
Categories
Intellectual Property
Litigation

IPONZ hang up on 111

In an interesting decision earlier this month, the Assistant Commissioner of the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand rejected a trade mark application made by Central Emergency Communications Limited, Her Majesty the Queen in the right of New Zealand acting by and through the Commissioner of Police, NZ Fire Service Commission, St John Emergency Communications Limited and the National Rural Fire Authority (the “Applicants”) for the phone number “111”.

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11 Oct 2011

Mark Gavin
Lucy Archer

Authors
Mark Gavin
Lucy Archer
Categories
Intellectual Property
New Legislation

The Trade Marks Amendment Act 2011

The Trade Marks Amendment Act 2011 (the Amendment Act) came into force in New Zealand last month. The Amendment Act, previously known as the Trade Marks (International Treaties and Enforcement) Amendment Bill, has effected some important changes to the Trade Marks Act 2002 (the Act) which people should be aware of if they currently, or may in the future, own (or have any interest in) a trade mark.

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13 Sep 2011

Jason Rudkin-Binks
Tom Turton

Authors
Jason Rudkin-Binks
Tom Turton
Categories
Intellectual Property

Preventing Protests about your Business

In recent weeks, we have seen a few notable occasions where high-profile businesses have had to deal with very public criticism.  With the prevalence of blogs and social media, protests can get significant exposure, gain traction and cause real ‘PR’ headaches for businesses.  While managers will generally look to use practical public relations tools when they respond to protests, they should also consider their legal options which might help close down unhelpful attacks.

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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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