The 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.
Copyright Act review workshop discussions on other issues relating to Part 5 of the Issues Paper that covers exceptions and limitations to copyright infringement.
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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.
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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.
pdf, 113 KBThe 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.
Overview of the notice process for Section 122A to U of the Copyright Act 1994, when an internet user has infringed copyright. Specifically for rights owners.
pdf, 139 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.
This paper sets out a framework MBIE intends to use for developing policy advice in the review of copyright law in New Zealand. It proposes answers to questions about the basis, benefits and
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Copyright Act Review workshop discussions on other issues relating to Part 6 of the Issues Paper on how the Act facilitates transactions and licensing practices in relation to copyright.
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Review of the Copyright Act 1994 - Issues Paper submission: WeCreate
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