Integrated circuit design protection
In New Zealand, the layout design of semi-conductors and integrated circuits is protected by the Layout Designs Act 1994.
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Notice process to cover file sharing infringements
The Copyright (Infringing File Sharing) Amendment Act 2011 sets out a process for dealing with copyright infringements that occur via peer-to-peer file sharing networks.
Standards and conformance
Our Trade and International team is responsible for overseeing standards and conformance infrastructure in New Zealand and advising the Government on related policy.
Business and employment
This section provides information, resources and guidance on our functions which support consumers, employment, business and economic development.
Intellectual property
Intellectual property refers to new or original innovations and creations of the mind. This section also covers copyright, trade marks, patents and other forms of intellectual property protection.
Historic reform of corporate law
This section covers historic reform of legislation supporting the integrity of the corporate system.
Trade and tariffs
We hold responsibilities relating to trade, including technical barriers to trade, import tariffs, trade remedies, competition, intellectual property and government procurement. This work makes it easier for New Zealand exporters to trade with other countries, maintains fair market competition, and ensures that products imported into New Zealand are safe.
2019 conformance system strategy
New Zealand’s conformance system plays an important role in our communities and economy.
Review of section 36 of the Commerce Act and other matters
The Government has taken legislation through Parliament to change New Zealand’s law relating to the misuse of market power (section 36 of the Commerce Act), along with other minor changes to the treatment of intellectual property rights and covenants in the Commerce Act.
Targeted Review of the Commerce Act - Submissions
The targeted review of the Commerce Act 1986 began in November 2015 with the release of an Issues Paper. Submissions on the Issues Paper closed on 9 February 2016 and cross-submissions closed on 21 July 2016.