The Government is developing a whole-of-government approach to address the issues raised in the Wai 262 inquiry. This creates an opportunity to take a holistic approach to protecting mātauranga and taonga Māori in the intellectual property system.
Outlines the challenge process under Sections 122A to 122U of the Copyright Act 1994, when an internet user has infringed copyright.
pdf, 57 KBTo lift the performance of the science and innovation system, the Government is working to improve commercialisation outcomes from publicly funded research.
The proposed Intellectual Property Laws Amendment Bill is an omnibus bill intended to make ‘technical” amendments to the Patents Act 2013, the Trade Marks Act 2002, the Designs Act 1953 (the IP Laws), and the associated regulations.
Copyright Act review workshop discussions on other issues relating to Part 5 of the Issues Paper that covers exceptions and limitations to copyright infringement.
pdf, 231 KBThe Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment sought feedback on a discussion document exploring a small number of outstanding policy issues in the Plant Variety Rights Act 1987. These included Treaty of Waitangi compliance issues and operational issues relating to the Plant Variety Rights Office.
Outlines the notice process for Section 122A to U of the Copyright Act 1994, when an internet user has infringed copyright. Shows the process that happens within 9 months, from receiving a detection notice to going to Copyright Tribunal.
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The Act sets rules relating to copyright protection, infringement, exceptions and enforcement. These terms of reference include objectives of the review and of copyright, context and next steps.
pdf, 167 KBThe Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is seeking feedback on an exposure draft of the Patents Amendment Bill. This draft Bill amends the Patents Act 2013.
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