Inventors rescued by two word change to Patents Bill *

New Zealand - August 29 2012
The last minute insertion yesterday by Supplementary Order Paper (SOP) of two words into the Patents Bill has made the difference between good legislation and bad, in our view.

Co-authors: Jack Hodder SC, Paul Sumpter.

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Safety instructions for the new cartel regime *

New Zealand - August 6 2012
The new cartel regime, including criminal penalties, is now a step closer.

Co-authors: Victoria Heine, Grant David, Andy Nicholls, John Holland, Lindsey Jones.

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?.nz - more choice coming in domain names *

Global, New Zealand - July 24 2012
The Domain Name Commission is considering extending the “.nz” domain name space by allowing people to register at the “second level”. 

Co-authors: Justin Graham, Paul Sumpter, Tim Sherman.

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Getting to know your competitors – how close is too close? *

New Zealand - November 15 2011
The Commerce Commission has recently issued a set of Guidelines for Trade Associations.

Co-authors: Grant David, Neil Hoolihan, Neil Anderson, Lindsey Jones.

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Cover pricing in construction tenders: a risky business *

Australia, New Zealand - October 19 2011
The ACCC had a recent win in a “cover pricing” case against a construction company and its managing director: the Federal Court found the company broke the law in providing a cover price to a competing bidder.

Co-authors: Grant David, Neil Hoolihan, Neil Anderson, Colin Fife, Lindsey Jones.

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