INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
We are able to identify and evaluate your Intellectual Property and advise you of the protection options available.
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We can also enforce your IP rights on your behalf.
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... but just because you can't touch it (or find it), doesn't mean it's not there. It's also (in most cases) more valuable to your business or organisation than any physical/tangible asset. That's why it's important to protect your Intellectual Property as robustly as you would protect something tangible.
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Intellectual property (IP) rights include:
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Trade Marks to distinguish your goods and services
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Commercialisation and Confidentiality Agreements
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Designs for the distinctive design aesthetic of your products
Understanding and protecting your Intellectual Property is fundamental if you want to thrive rather than just survive in an increasingly competitive and digital market.
TRADE MARK
COPYRIGHT
OTHER
Once registered you can sell, commercialise (e.g. Licence or Franchise) and importantly, cost-effectively STOP others from using or misusing your brand.
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We offer FIXED FEES which include the official government filing fees.
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We advise whether formal registration is possible BEFORE any fee is incurred.
Confidential Information / Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
Licensing (including purchasing a License)
Franchising (including Franchise purchases)
Cease and Desist Correspondence
Formal registration of Designs
Protection of Trade Secrets
Copyright applies to all artistic and written works, and also technology-based creations such as computer programmes and electronic databases.
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There is no formal registration system for Copyright in New Zealand so it is crucial to understand copyright fundamentals so that you can take the steps available to protect the products of your hard work.
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We have extensive experience in copyright matters and can provide a full range of copyright services
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