Disclosure of origin requirements in the patents regime
We consulted on possible options to introduce a disclosure of origin requirement in the patents regime.
We consulted on possible options to introduce a disclosure of origin requirement in the patents regime.
In New Zealand, the layout design of semi-conductors and integrated circuits is protected by the Layout Designs Act 1994.
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.
Jointly with Ngāti Toa Rangatira, we have developed guidelines for the Haka Ka Mate Attribution Act 2014.
The Copyright (Infringing File Sharing) Amendment Act 2011 sets out a process for dealing with copyright infringements that occur via peer-to-peer file sharing networks.
New Zealand is party to various international copyright agreements that set out minimum standards of protection for copyright.
This page provides information about copyright protection in New Zealand including what works qualify, how to protect your copyright and exclusive rights given by copyright.
The Copyright Act 1994 gives performers limited rights to control the exploitation of their performances where they haven’t given consent.
This page describes the financial markets conduct regulatory system, its objectives and our qualitative assessment of it. It also lists the main statutes and changes to regulation either planned or in progress.
We are seeking insights on how we can ensure our capital markets remain dynamic and competitive in the face of market innovations, and feedback on targeted proposals for regulatory change.
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