Intellectual Property, Technology and Media Newsletter – March 2021
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The ‘New’ New Zealand Privacy Act is more in line with Australia’s, but there are still some stark differences.
On 1 December 2020, the Privacy Act 2020 came into force in New Zealand. The new Privacy Act significantly enhances…
Proposed amendments to the SOCI Act may have significant impacts on the data processing and communications sectors
On 10 December 2020, the Commonwealth House of Representatives introduced an amendment Bill which, when passed, will significantly expand the…
Changes to regulation of software-based medical devices
Through rapid advances in computing technology, software has expanded from our personal devices and televisions, and into our medical devices….
Five trade mark traps to avoid when launching a new brand
Applying for trade mark registration is not always the first priority of a new business. However, in the rush to…
Changes to US trade mark laws
The Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 (Act) aims ‘to improve and strengthen the accuracy and integrity’ of the US trade mark register….