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What’s Fair Use, and does it apply in NZ?
11 April 2022
Short answer – no, Fair Use does not apply in New Zealand. “Fair Use” is an American term with an American application. It’s an often-used legal defence mounted by people accused of infringing on someone else’s copyright. -
The Curious Case of Karl Sim
4 April 2022
If someone knowingly signs your name to a work that isn’t yours, and particularly if they gain an income from it, you have the law on your side. -
Announcing our CLNZ Partnership Fund
1 April 2022
We’re pleased to announce our new Partnership Fund which is aimed at partnering with sector groups that are connecting to, or working with, diverse and emerging voices and communities. -
Five reasons your organisation should be thinking about copyright
28 March 2022
If you haven’t thought about how your team is copying and sharing printed material, now is the time. Here are five things every organisation needs to know when it comes to copyright. -
Is street art copyrighted?
14 March 2022
Ok friends, this one is tricky, but not because the law is vague. It’s a common misconception that something in the public space is “public domain” – meaning that just because it’s freely and easily accessible, it’s wide open for anyone to use however they like, but this isn’t true. -
What's the difference between ©, TM and patent?
1 March 2022
Ever wondered what the difference is between ©, TM and patent? Copyright, trademarks and patents are all types of intellectual property and the difference between them is what kind of intellectual property each one protects.