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Do You own You?

It is common practice for computer games to feature likenesses of sports’ teams (e. g. PS3 ALL BLACKS Rugby Challenge) or sports’ stars (e. g. Michael Jordan in NBA 2K11 for PS3). Read More

Dr Sean Simpson of LanzaTech named 2013 World Class New Zealander for Science, Technology and Academia

We are delighted to announce that Dr Sean Simpson of pioneering sustainable fuels company LanzaTech has been presented the Science, Technology and Academia Award in the 2013 World Class New Zealand Awards. Read More

Myanmar: Opportunity Knocks Twice

Last year we described Myanmar’s plans to replace its virtually non-existent intellectual property laws. Fast forward to the present and the country is right on track. Read More

Third party observations for pending PCT applications

As of 2 July 2012 the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) has allowed anonymous ‘third party observations’ on pending PCT applications to be submitted electronically. Read More

Another 16 good reasons to talk to us

Baldwins set to lead the IP field with new appointments Intellectual Property firm Baldwins has made exciting senior staffing changes to ensure continued success in New Zealand, Australia and internationally, with four new appointments and 12 promotions. Read More

Software and the New Zealand Patents Bill

In response to concerns from local ICT industry sources that the currently worded Patents Bill would have allowed software to be patentable and hindered innovation, a new supplementary protection order (SOP) has been issued here. Read More

A response that is unlikely to be accepted

This article was written by John Foulkes john. foulkes@baldwins. com[mailto:john. foulkes@baldwins. com]. An American patent attorney has discovered the dangers of unprofessional conduct. Read More

Georgie Pie: a brand that forever lives on in the hearts of its fans, and on the trade marks register

New Zealanders are a nation of pie lovers, so it is no surprise that Georgie Pie evokes nostalgic feelings of simpler times and $1 pies. Read More

MAGS Robotics make it to Kiwi challenge regional championships

Baldwins is proud to sponsor the Mount Albert Grammar School (MAGS) Robotics team for 2013. Read More

A double bogey for descriptive domain names

Last month we wrote about the need for businesses to adopt distinctive, non-descriptive trading names to adequately protect themselves against others. Read More