Introduction to copyright in industrial design in New Zealand
This resource outlines details on the subject matter of design copyright, enforcement, infringement and defences to infringement, and much more.
Resource \ 27 Sep 2017
The New Zealand Copyright Act 1994 offers protection against copying of industrial designs quite separately from any protection which may be offered under the Designs Act 1953.
This information sheet on copyright in industrial design includes details on the subject matter of design copyright, enforcement, infringement and defences to infringement, the term of copyright protection in designs, ownership and licensing.
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