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With a Mc/Mac Whisky Spat, Give the Mill a clone?
Posted on 18/12/2012 by
The New Zealand High Court in The Scotch Whisky Association v The Mill Liquor Save Limited[1][#_ftn1], has reversed an earlier decision by the Assistant Commissioner of Trade Marks which upheld[2][#_ftn2] an application by the Mill Liquor Save Limited... Read More
Results of Government Review of Data Protection Laws
Posted on 11/12/2012 by
The Government has recently issued a notice indicating it has completed its review of New Zealand’s data protection regime for agricultural compounds (including veterinary medicines). Read More
What does not kill me, makes me stronger: Nietzsche, Kanye and copyright
Posted on 11/12/2012 by
In 2006, Vince P (Vincent Peters), who describes himself as an “up-and-coming hip-hop artist and songwriter”, wrote a song called “Stronger”. Read More
Carols by Copyright
Posted on 11/12/2012 by
In the run up till Christmas, marketing teams are frantically busy developing products and advertising campaigns centred on exploiting the festive season and all of its financial opportunities. Read More
The International Trade Mark System – What is in it for New Zealand Businesses?
Posted on 10/12/2012 by
On 10 December 2012 New Zealand implemented the long awaited International Trade Mark (ITM) registration system, also known as the Madrid Protocol, heralding the most significant development on the trade mark scene for years. Read More
Businesses to benefit from international trade mark registration
Posted on 10/12/2012 by
(Click to view PDF of press release) After years of waiting, New Zealand has finally acceded to the Madrid Protocol. Read More
Don't fear intellectual property changes under TPP – lawyer
Posted on 07/12/2012
New Zealand will be encouraged to be bolder about changes to the intellectual property framework within the Trans-Pacific Partnership today. Read More
Second infringing file sharing case dropped by RIANZ
Posted on 05/12/2012 by
In October 2012, Baldwins acted for an account holder accused of file sharing under the controversial “three strikes" or "skynet" law. Read More
Opportunity in Myanmar
Posted on 03/12/2012 by
Myanmar’s re-entry into the global community has been fast tracked by recent visits from world leaders Barack Obama and John Key. The country’s strategic location and economic potential offer a unique opportunity for international partnership. Read More
Are search engines liable for the content of search results?
Posted on 23/11/2012 by
The internet has revolutionised the way in which media is provided and accessed worldwide. Read More