To lift the performance of the science and innovation system, the Government is working to improve commercialisation outcomes from publicly funded research. It has recently finalised the Intellectual Property Management Policy and supporting guidelines to support this objective.
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is asking for feedback on the Geographical Indications (Wine and Spirits) Registration Act 2006 as part of reforms needed to meet negotiated terms of our Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Union.