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DOT BRAND - A new internet age?

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:12:24 GMT

12 January 2012 marked the opening of the application period in which organisations can apply to create and operate new generic top level domain names. Most internet users will be familiar with gTLDs such as “.com”, however the new gTLD programme will likely see the number of gTLDs greatly expanded with brand owners taking the opportunity to create exclusive brand-orientated gTLDs.

Natural Health Products Bill – are the proposed new regulations a blessing or a burden?

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:12:24 GMT

The Natural Health Products Bill went through its first reading on 15 September which proposes to set up a new regulatory system for low-risk natural health products in New Zealand. If the Bill is passed in its current form, it will place very stringent requirements on manufacturers, importers and distributors of natural health products.

Mi5 Security wins a Red Herring Magazine 2011 Top 100 Global award

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:12:24 GMT

Hudson Gavin Martin’s client, Mi5 Security Limited, has been recognised as one of the top 100 technology start-ups in the world after winning a Red Herring Magazine 2011 Top 100 Global award.

IPONZ hang up on 111

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:12:24 GMT

In an interesting decision earlier this month, the Assistant Commissioner of the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand rejected a trade mark application made by Central Emergency Communications Limited, Her Majesty the Queen in the right of New Zealand acting by and through the Commissioner of Police, NZ Fire Service Commission, St John Emergency Communications Limited and the National Rural Fire Authority (the “Applicants”) for the phone number “111”.

The Trade Marks Amendment Act 2011

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:12:24 GMT

The Trade Marks Amendment Act 2011 (the Amendment Act) came into force in New Zealand last month. The Amendment Act, previously known as the Trade Marks (International Treaties and Enforcement) Amendment Bill, has effected some important changes to the Trade Marks Act 2002 (the Act) which people should be aware of if they currently, or may in the future, own (or have any interest in) a trade mark.