Copyright stories
Copyright describes a set of exclusive rights that are given to owners in relation to the creation of audio, image or video works, says NetSafe.
Changes to copyright law will be needed now New Zealand has signed the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement, according to InternetNZ.
New Zealand's Commerce Minister, Craig Foss, has praised the modernisation of the country's patent laws, bringing them in line with international standards.
The Institute of IT Professionals welcomes the near unanimous passing of the Patents Bill in Parliament, effectively removing software patents from New Zealand.
Students have the opportunity to predict the future with the final round of DigitalNZ's Mix and Mash competition which closes in November.
Companies eyeing the lead in the fast-paced tech race should vigilantly monitor rival patents - a strategy unlocking market insights and growth opportunities.
Labour slams govt for shelving copyright law review, urges NZ internet and creative sectors to push for reform to match digital age needs.
Kim Dotcom may be wanted in the US for alleged copyright crimes, but should New Zealand bow to such demands for extradition?.
NZ's first copyright breach under new laws sees a user fined $616 for sharing Rihanna song, setting precedent for future cases.
New Zealand court-ordered discovery of evidence held by the US Federal government is a step too far the Court of Appeal heard today.
40% of Kiwis flout internet piracy law, accessing illegal content despite 'three-strikes' rule aimed at curbing copyright infringement.
Premier League faces uphill battle to curb illegal online goal sharing, too vast for current copyright laws, experts predict.
Wednesday, August 28 marked the biggest shake up in New Zealand's Intellectual Property landscape in more than 50 years...
Karaoke king in Rotorua jailed for copyright piracy, ending his tune-selling spree with a 4-month sentence and a fine.
John Key demands answers from the national's secretive intelligence agency over 'unlawful' acquisition of Megaupload case communications.
World's most valuable company seeks more damages from South Korean rival over alleged further design infringements.
Megaupload founder comes before the Court of Appeal in Wellington today to fight a U.S. appeal over next year's extradition hearings.
The Oatmeal's Matthew Inman clashes with Funnyjunk in a high-stakes copyright row, spotlighting digital content ownership issues.
Game of Thrones S2 on course to be 2012's top pirated series, with over 25m downloads, raising concerns for HBO's funding future.
Labour ICT spokesperson Clare Curran agrees with a panel of ISP legal reps that there's not enough information to say how the charge is working.
