Copyright stories
The goal of ACTA is to set a new, higher benchmark for intellectual property rights (IPRs) enforcement that countries can join on a voluntary basis.
Debate surges over internet as a human right amid harsh copyright laws. Nations like Finland make broadband a legal right. Is access vital?.
The controversial Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) negotiations roll on with the latest round of talks scheduled for April 12th-16th in Wellington.
The latest ACTA leak shows New Zealand's caution, opposing broader powers and ISP liabilities that the US, EU, and Japan seek to include.
ISPs worldwide are celebrating a court case in Australia which said Internet providers cannot be held liable for their customers' actions.
ACTA negotiations secretly threaten internet users' civil liberties, education, and privacy rights in countries including New Zealand.
NZ's copyright shake-up pushes companies to tighten IT compliance, or risk hefty liabilities for employees' online missteps.
Last month we wrote about investing in new ideas, in companies whose underlying asset is in the form of intellectual property.
New Zealand's copyright laws leap into the digital age with a comprehensive update, promising clarity for the 21st-century media landscape.