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| February 2006 |
Geographical Indicators:
Protecting Our Good Names
New Zealand's high quality primary produce and wine have brought the
spotlight on the areas in which they are produced on both the international
and domestic tourism stage. |
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| October 2003 |
Computer
Crimes
Up until this year, New Zealand did not have specific laws relating to computer
misuse. From 1 October 2003, provisions introduced by the Crimes Amendment Act
2003 should enable the police and Courts to deal with computer crime more effectively. |
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| March 2003 |
Genetic Modification
- What's Going On?
The key recommendation of the Royal Commission on Genetic Modification was that
we should proceed with caution while preserving opportunities. In February the
Government announced its proposals for implementing this strategy. They will
have wide ranging effect if they become law. |
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| March 2003 |
Copyright in
a Digital World
Methods of protecting copyright in a digital environment are being considered
by the government. New legislation is expected. |
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| November 2002 |
New Electronic Transactions
Act
The much-awaited Electronic Transactions Act 2002 passed into law on 10 October
2002. The new Act confirms that electronic transactions are now on the same legal
footing as paper-based transactions. It will enable businesses and the public
sector to enjoy greater flexibility through the use of electronic communications,
and to reduce business compliance costs in day-to-day transactions. |
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| November 2002 |
Dare to be Famous?
Removal of Protection for Generic Trade Marks
Under the new Trade Marks Bill currently before the House, trade mark owners
face losing their trade mark protection where the trade mark has become so well
known that it has come into common usage as a general term for a particular kind
of product or service. |
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