Background Papers

This paper discusses the key laws applying to commercial tendering, which is increasingly prevalent, especially in the public sector.

With a little foresight, a creator’s current and future prospect for making commercial gain from IP can be greatly enhanced. This Background Paper discusses some important considerations…

One of the most important parts of the Copyright Act for artists, software developers, designers and other creators of original works – and their clients – is the “Commissioning Rule”. This…

This background paper summarises the requirements for setting up business in New Zealand under New Zealand law and outlines important features of New Zealand law relevant to starting and…

Personal Property Securities Act: What Suppliers need to know. When suppliers provide goods to customers without first receiving payment, there’s always a risk that if a customer ceases…

Licensing and distribution arrangements can be an effective and efficient method for suppliers to distribute their products or services, without the need to provide the full capital…

This background paper addresses the role intellectual property plays in creating legal rights from ideas and concepts, and illustrates how the various categories of intellectual property can…

Find out why your Company needs more than just Companies Office records, and how to easily keep up with the legal requirements.

This article discussed key issues and risks arising from commercial IT agreements, and how you can protect yourself with the right contract terms.

This article discusses fundamental estate and asset planning steps to achieve effective asset protection.

Clendons guide to how and why to avoid free-pitching to your clients.

How and why your company or joint venture can benefit from an agreement between shareholders/stakeholders setting out how you intend to run the business and deal with unforeseen…

Like many creative professionals, a photographer’s work can be affected by a broad range of laws. Forget the common myths – sort fact from fiction with our Background Paper on Photography…

A brand can be a business’ most valuable piece of property. Learn how to create and protect a strong brand, and the legal remedies available to the owner of a brand when others try to steal…

A guide to navigating New Zealand’s laws on spam and sending legitimate commercial emails.