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A word of advice about planning for Christmas…Remember last year when you were running around doing last minute shopping and your budget went out the window. Remember how you panicked about having everything ready on the day and bought way more than you needed…
Don’t crack at Christmas! Read More »
The NZ Government is spending $92 million over three years on business R&D through the new Technology Development Grant programme. Announcing grants to 26 companies nation-wide, Research, Science and Technology Minister Wayne Mapp said that lifting high-tech export business is critical to New Zealand’s future…
Backing winners in business R&D Read More »
China-untapped-resources1.pdf’>New Zealand’s Diaspora in China, untapped resources
Connections between New Zealand and China based on people exchanges are not being used to their full potential, says a key report…
New Zealand’s diaspora in China: untapped resources Read More »
In a marketplace such as New Zealand, we are physically isolated from most of our international competitors and therefore need to utilise every tool at our disposal to ensure success in the global marketplace. This report from James & Wells Intellectual Property covers Strategic Use of IP, Indication of Future Market Direction, Available Information, and Where you Should Focus Your Research…
Using IP Searching to Augment Market Research Read More »
It is a misconception that company directors enjoy the benefit of limited liability for their actions as directors. As a number of recent decisions in the IP field illustrate, the converse is actually true – directors ‘enjoy’ unlimited liability. Those clients holding the status of director need to make sure that they take appropriate precautions, some of which are discussed here…
What do the Rugby World Cup and intellectual property lawyers have in common? The Major Events Management Act (“MEMA”) – which came into force in 2007, and is intended to protect against ambush marketing for major events.
You probably don’t know much about MEMA, and you probably don’t think that it applies to you or your business, but read on to see if it really does apply to you!…
Right here, right now…the NZ major events management act in force Read More »
The science and innovation system in New Zealand will be invigorated by the Research, Science and Technology Bill passed in Parliament according to Minister of Research, Science and Technology Wayne Mapp.
The Bill amalgamates the Ministry of Research, Science and Technology and the Foundation for Research, Science and Technology into the new Ministry of Science and Innovation (MSI)…
Bill sets up a better science system Read More »
If you are contemplating ‘doing business in Australia’ it is imperative to find the right advice to familiarise yourself with the market, whether it be establishing or expanding a business in Australia. It is vital to have a thorough understanding of the taxation system and commercial laws, as well as the different cultural, political, administrative and legal issues. Check out the expert guidance document, Doing Business in Australia prepared by HallChadwick…
24 Page guide to doing business in Australia Read More »
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) today released details of proposed changes to the Food Standards Code and invited comment from interested organisations and individuals…
FSANZ proposes changes to Food Standards Code Read More »
Australia and New Zealand’s food industry watchdog is considering a new code that would allow food growers and manufacturers to make health claims about products provided they can support them with scientific evidence…
FSANZ puts superfoods under the trans-Tasman microscope Read More »
