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Change happens rapidly and with a deluge of information out there, you need to keep up with what is relevant for you and your business. Here, we share insights on the latest local and global developments across tech, media and IP.

An “indefeasible right of use” in capacity – a pauper dressed up as a princess?

Telecommunication network operators and ISPs who do not own their own cable network but wish to provide services to their customers using fibre optic cables have several options to procure the rights they need.

An “indefeasible right of use” in capacity – a pauper dressed up as a princess?

Telecommunication network operators and ISPs who do not own their own cable network but wish to provide services to their customers using fibre optic cables have several options to procure the rights they need.

Top Trends in Tech Transformations

There's a tech transaction boom, as organisations shift to modern platforms and address their "tech debt". Here are the big trends we're seeing.

Top Trends in Tech Transformations

There's a tech transaction boom, as organisations shift to modern platforms and address their "tech debt". Here are the big trends we're seeing.

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Reasons Why to Classify

From 1 August 2021 all commercial video on-demand (CVOD) and streaming platforms will be required to display New Zealand age ratings and content warnings on all films, shows and other content.

Reasons Why to Classify

From 1 August 2021 all commercial video on-demand (CVOD) and streaming platforms will be required to display New Zealand age ratings and content warnings on all films, shows and other content.

Pride and Consumer Prejudice

Green washing, pink washing and now rainbow washing: why a temporarily-rainbow-coloured logo doesn’t cut it now – and probably never did.

Pride and Consumer Prejudice

Green washing, pink washing and now rainbow washing: why a temporarily-rainbow-coloured logo doesn’t cut it now – and probably never did.

What do a global pandemic and intellectual property have in common?

From adversity comes challenge and opportunity, which in turn creates the perfect environment for innovation, and from innovation comes Intellectual Property.

What do a global pandemic and intellectual property have in common?

From adversity comes challenge and opportunity, which in turn creates the perfect environment for innovation, and from innovation comes Intellectual Property.

A blurring of the lines – infringement of music copyright

We recently took a road-trip presenting on IP rights to talented members of the film and TV industry, this included copyright and, within that, the use of “soundalikes”.

A blurring of the lines – infringement of music copyright

We recently took a road-trip presenting on IP rights to talented members of the film and TV industry, this included copyright and, within that, the use of “soundalikes”.

Worried about cyber-attacks? What your business needs to know

Recent high-profile cyber-attacks have made many businesses aware of the significant and detrimental impact that a successful cyber-attack can have on its ability to operate.

Worried about cyber-attacks? What your business needs to know

Recent high-profile cyber-attacks have made many businesses aware of the significant and detrimental impact that a successful cyber-attack can have on its ability to operate.

Wisdom from Wellington

The recent ILANZ conference was a great opportunity to catch up with clients, make some new friends and hopefully take away some nuggets of wisdom.

Wisdom from Wellington

The recent ILANZ conference was a great opportunity to catch up with clients, make some new friends and hopefully take away some nuggets of wisdom.

Legislation leads to greater transparency

Reports of privacy breaches have doubled following the introduction of the Privacy Act 2020.

Legislation leads to greater transparency

Reports of privacy breaches have doubled following the introduction of the Privacy Act 2020.

From Inception to Exit - Podcast

Check out the latest Biz Bytes podcast featuring Edwin Lim & Sarah-Jane Lawson on what founders should think about during the life-cycle of a tech business.

From Inception to Exit - Podcast

Check out the latest Biz Bytes podcast featuring Edwin Lim & Sarah-Jane Lawson on what founders should think about during the life-cycle of a tech business.

Out with the copper in with the glass – The Copper Withdrawal Code

Soon, a copper connection will be a distant memory, as we come to rely on a fibre optic network

Out with the copper in with the glass – The Copper Withdrawal Code

Soon, a copper connection will be a distant memory, as we come to rely on a fibre optic network

Firm news | Partnership announcement

Celebrations are in order...

Firm news | Partnership announcement

Celebrations are in order...

Commerce Amendment Bill impacts your IP rights

Where IP looks to reward creativity and innovation by granting limited statutory monopolies, competition law ensures effective competition within markets by prohibiting monopolistic behaviour.

Commerce Amendment Bill impacts your IP rights

Where IP looks to reward creativity and innovation by granting limited statutory monopolies, competition law ensures effective competition within markets by prohibiting monopolistic behaviour.

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