In September 2018 MBIE released a discussion document on possible options to introduce a disclosure of origin requirement in the patents regime, along with a number of design features that need to be considered if such a requirement is implemented.
We publish reports on economic activity in the regions including summaries of key statistics, in-depth Regional Growth Study reports and Regional Economic Activity Reports.
The competition regime for international shipping agreements is to be transitioned to the Commerce Act. The new provisions take effect on 17 August 2019.
We carried out a targeted review of the Commerce Act, which looked at the misuse of market power, market studies and alternative enforcement mechanisms.
The Asia region funds passport allows a managed fund based in one country to be offered more easily to investors in other participating countries.
Designs protection gives the design’s owner the exclusive right to make, import, sell or license an article to which their design has been industrially applied.
The Copyright Act 1994 gives performers limited rights to control the exploitation of their performances where they haven’t given consent.
This page provides a range of background documents from the 2010–2015 review of consumer law.
Hon Kris Faafoi – Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs 23 May 2019
The Government has introduced additional protections for businesses and consumers against unfair commercial practices.
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