New Zealand ushers in new patent era

The New Zealand Patents Bill passed its third reading in Parliament on August 28th, bringing national legislation more in line with international norms.

The bill replaces the New Zealand Patents Act of 1953, and introduces a series of measures that will bring the law more in line with UK standards. The bars to patents will be higher, as examiners may now reject applications that are found to be obvious ... READ MORE

Released by Minter Ellison Rudd Watt - September 2013