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From “cool to criminal”: a warning for internet service providers
Posted on 10/05/2012 by
In the early 2000s, few would have grasped the worldwide legal ramifications for offering file sharing software and services. Read More
New Zealand to introduce plain cigarette packaging despite problems in Australia
Posted on 01/05/2012 by
Australia took a world first step last year in passing legislation mandating plain packaging of tobacco products. Read More
Alleged pirates to walk the plank
Posted on 24/04/2012 by
The first enforcement (third strike) notices have now been issued to alleged copyright infringers in New Zealand. Read More
Global health initiative aims to use IP to combat neglected diseases
Posted on 23/04/2012 by
A new programme has been set up with the aim of encouraging pharmaceutical companies and the global health research community to share intellectual property (IP) assets and expertise. Read More
It’s Linsane: my catch-phrase one minute, nek minnit… someone else’s?
Posted on 05/04/2012 by
There’s been much talk recently about the plight of those who have coined or been the subject of catch-phrases, only to find that someone else is profiting from the catch-phrase by being the first to register it... Read More
Baldwins welcomes new chief executive
Posted on 03/04/2012
Baldwins Intellectual Property is delighted to announce the appointment of its new Chief Executive, Michael Vukcevic. Michael is a highly experienced business leader with a varied and dynamic career. Read More
12 April 2012 Deadline for New Generic Top-Level Domain Applications
Posted on 02/04/2012 by
Applications to register new generic top-level domains (gTLDs) will close on 12 April, 2012. These domain names allow business names or brands to be registered as top level domains. Read More
The continued war on Copyright (Infringing File Sharing)
Posted on 29/03/2012 by
Digital locker and streaming media services (in particular, Mega Upload and TV Shack) may have been the latest digital media services under fire, but file sharing remains a major issue for copyright holders worldwide. Read More
"Raising the Bar” – Australia’s new intellectual property legislation at a glance
Posted on 28/03/2012 by
The Intellectual Property Laws Amendment (Raising the Bar) Bill 2011 has recently been passed by the Australian Senate and the House of Representatives[1][#_ftn1]. Read More
Hobbit highlights character merchandising pitfalls
Posted on 19/03/2012 by
Hitting news headlines worldwide is the story of a popular British pub by the name of The Hobbit, which has apparently been threatened with legal action by Saul Zaentz Company (SZC), on the basis that SZC owns... Read More