News

Click on one of the links below to read the latest news about New Zealand or international IP developments, and announcements about A J Park.

Media contact: Members of the media or public are welcome to contact us for an independent expert's comment on any aspect of intellectual property. Please contact Ana Matsis, phone: +64 4 474 1002, email: ana.matsis@ajpark.com or Sean Neely, phone: +64 9 353 6801, email: sean.neely@ajpark.com.

01 Apr 2008

Andrew Collins retires from A J Park

Andrew Collins retired from A J Park on 31 March 2008 after more than 35 years with the firm. Read more>>

18 Mar 2008

Recent developments in filing European patent applications

Two recent changes in European patent practice will affect anyone who has a current European patent application, or is planning to file a patent application in Europe soon. Read more>>

14 Nov 2007

A J Park Wins IP Award at the New Zealand Law Awards™ 2007

A J Park was the winner of the Specialist Intellectual Property Award at the 3rd annual New Zealand Law Awards™ 2007 ceremony in Auckland on Thursday, 8 November 2007. Read more>>

05 Nov 2007

Patent applicants no longer need to disclose search results to Australian Patent Office

The Australian Government announced that from 22 October 2007 patent applicants requesting examination no longer have to disclose search results from overseas patent offices to the Australian Patent Office. Read more>>

02 Nov 2007

Changes to US Patent Practice Delayed

GlaxoSmithKline and an individual inventor, Triantafyllos Tafas have successfully delayed implementation of the changes to US patent practice proposed by the USPTO. Read more>>

23 Oct 2007

New Zealand Government Calls for Submissions on Compulsory Licences for Patented Drugs

New Zealand’s Ministry of Economic Development (MED) released a discussion document on 19 October 2007 called "Acceptance of the Protocol Amending the TRIPS Agreement to Implement the Doha Declaration on TRIPS and Public Health." Read more>>

27 Sep 2007

Vote for A J Park in the New Zealand Law Awards™ 2007

The New Zealand Law Awards™ celebrate and reward outstanding excellence by law firms. These awards are not judged by an independent panel - they are judged by clients. Read more>>

19 Sep 2007

A J Park IP Outlook™ survey

A J Park commissioned UMR Research to conduct a survey of 500 New Zealand businesses. The purpose of the survey was to help A J Park better understand perceptions of intellectual property amongst New Zealand businesses, and to establish a benchmark by which future changes in perceptions of intellectual property can be measured. Read more>>

10 Sep 2007

New website makes life easier for New Zealand businesses

How do you take a holiday from your business when you are the business? What about trying to manage cashflow when it seems to be flowing one way? Read more>>

01 Jun 2007

Patent protection for software extended to underlying data structure

In a decision released on 1 June 2007, the Assistant Commissioner of Patents has extended New Zealand patent protection for software to include data structures that enable computer systems to process information. Read more>>

10 Apr 2007

Congratulations! You Have Three More Intellectual Property Leaders to Work With

A J Park announces the appointment of a new partner and two senior associates from within the firm. Anton Gibson joined the partnership of the intellectual property specialist firm from 1 April 2007. Anton is part of the firm's life sciences patents team and has recently moved to the Auckland office. Patents specialists Matt Devine and Nicola Johnstone have been appointed senior associates in the firm's Auckland office. Read more>>

22 Mar 2007

Latest Swiss Claims Decision in New Zealand

The Assistant Commissioner of Patents has confirmed that patent protection is available in New Zealand for inventions where the novelty lies solely in a dosage regime (Genentech’s application, 23/1/2007). Read more>>

15 Jan 2007

Retirement Announcement for Ken Moon

The partners of A J Park announce that after 35 years, Ken Moon retired from the partnerships of A J Park Patent Attorneys and A J Park Law on 31 December 2006. Ken will continue to be involved with the firm as a consultant. Read more>>

07 Dec 2006

Congratulations to Our New Registered Patent Attorneys

Intellectual property specialist firm A J Park congratulates its five newly qualified patent attorneys. Read more>>

11 Oct 2006

A J Park Wins Plain English Award

Intellectual property law firm A J Park won the “Plain English Champion – Best Organisation” award at the Writemark Plain English Awards 2006 held in Wellington on 6 October 2006. Read more>>

10 Aug 2006

The indigenous flora and fauna and intellectual property (WAI 262) Inquiry

The WAI 262 inquiry has resumed in the Waitangi Tribunal under the chairmanship of Chief Judge Joe Williams. Judge Williams has set a timetable to complete the hearings by the end of March 2007. Read more>>

03 Jul 2006

Top Rankings for A J Park in Who's Who Legal

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25 May 2006

Government Withdraws Funding for Innovative Businesses

The Government will no longer provide assistance to New Zealand businesses for intellectual property protection and prototype development costs after 1 July 2006. Read more>>

15 May 2006

A J Park Helps Young Inventors

A J Park is proud to be part of the Goober Brother’s production, Let’s Get Inventin’. It’s the TV show where kiwi kids have the chance to present their inventions with the hope of winning prizes and creating a marketable product. Read more>>

01 Apr 2006

Our Intellectual Property Strategy is to Employ Only the Best

A J Park announces the appointment of a partner and three senior associates from within the firm. Read more>>