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Shona Foster from intellectual property lawyer James and Wells explains some of the basics of software patents.

Unlock the power of your business's intellectual assets with savvy IP management for global success and competitive advantage.

YouTube have announced that they have extended the video upload limit from ten minutes to fifteen.

Debunking IP ownership myths: Don't assume you own the fruits of others' labour without written agreements on intellectual property rights.

The changes to software patents could lead to increased innovation.

You may not read much about it in the press, but it seems as if more and more people are doing it all the time. Just what is the deal with torrent sharing? Why do people do it? And is it legal?.

As promised, the draft negotiating text of the Anti-Counterfeiting<br />Trade Agreement (ACTA) has been released for public scrutiny.

The public is to get an official peek at the controversial,<br />and largely secret, ACTA negotiations later this week.

Thousands of people have signed PublicACTA's petition in an attempt to get the New Zealand government to rethink its participation in the controversial ACTA negotiations.

The goal of ACTA is to set a new, higher benchmark for intellectual property rights (IPRs) enforcement that countries can join on a voluntary basis.

The controversial Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) negotiations roll on with the latest round of talks scheduled for April 12th-16th in Wellington.

The latest leak of ACTA documents provides the clearest view so far of what is being proposed in the secret negotiations and reveals that New Zealand negotiators are attempting to limited just what the agreement includes.

ISPs worldwide are celebrating a court case in Australia which said Internet providers cannot be held liable for their customers’ actions.

ACTA negotiations secretly threaten internet users' civil liberties, education, and privacy rights in countries including New Zealand.

Debate surges over internet as a human right amid harsh copyright laws. Nations like Finland make broadband a legal right. Is access vital?.

NZ's copyright shake-up pushes companies to tighten IT compliance, or risk hefty liabilities for employees' online missteps.

Last month we wrote about investing in new ideas, in companies whose underlying asset is in the form of intellectual property.

New Zealand’s copyright laws leap into the digital age with a comprehensive update, promising clarity for the 21st-century media landscape.