About IP
Copyright
Duration
The time limit provided by copyright protection in New Zealand depends on the category of copyright work involved.
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Copyright
Public use of copyright works
There are specific requirements around the public use of music and film. In these cases, the copyright owners are still entitled to be asked for permission on the use of their work.
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Copyright
Moral and performers' rights
Moral rights and performers’ rights are associated with copyright works, and are often referred to as ‘personal rights’ to show that they are independent from the copyright that exists in the work itself.
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Māori IP
Concepts to understand
Tapu and noaTapu is the strongest force in Māori life. It has numerous meanings and references. Tapu can be interpreted as ‘sacred’, or defined as ‘spiritual restriction’, containing a strong imposition of rules and prohibitions. A person, object or place...
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Māori IP
Māori words and designs
There are a few Māori words and designs that are generally considered not offensive and can be associated with a wide range of goods and services.
News and updates
Archived news
The following PDF documents contain copies of all news stories published on our website. Note - some of the images and links within these documents may be broken.
2015 news articles [803 KB PDF]
2014 news articles [1.9 MB PDF]
2013 news articles [1.2...
Patent attorney registration and renewal
Syllabus
The New Zealand law and practice relating to patents and designsRegulation 158(1)(a)The subject requires the candidate to have a good understanding of the patent and design laws of New Zealand and the practice associated with the implementation and interpretation of...
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Trade marks
International
Prepare to apply for NZ Office of Origin trade marks
To apply for an international application using the Madrid Protocol, you must have a New Zealand trade mark application or registration.
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Trade marks
Examination process
Respond to compliance report
A compliance report is a formal letter written by the trade mark examiner who has assessed your application and concludes that it doesn't comply fully with the Trade Marks Act 2002 (the Act).
