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What Is The Difference Between Terms Of Use And Terms & Conditions? (2026 Updated)
If you run a website, app, or online store, you’ve probably seen businesses link to both “Terms of...
6 Jan 2025
Access Request Forms And Privacy: Why Are They Important? (2026 Updated)
If you run a business in New Zealand, chances are you’re collecting some form of personal information every...
6 Jan 2025
Is It Legal To Have Workplace Cameras And Surveillance? (2026 Updated)
It’s completely normal to want more visibility over what’s happening in your workplace. Maybe you’ve had stock go...
6 Jan 2025
Do I Need To Register Copyright In New Zealand? (2026 Updated)
If you’re creating content, building a brand, writing code, designing products, or even just posting regularly online, it’s...
6 Jan 2025
When Would I Need A Privacy Consent Form? (2026 Updated)
If your business collects personal information (even something as simple as a name and email), you’ve probably wondered...
6 Jan 2025
Responding To An Adverse Report From the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (2026 Updated)
Getting an adverse report from the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ) can feel like a hard...
6 Jan 2025
What Is A Participant Consent Form? (2026 Updated)
If you run workshops, events, research projects, health and wellness programmes, or any kind of activity where people...
6 Jan 2025
What Is The ™ Symbol? (2026 Updated)
If you’re building a brand in New Zealand, you’ve probably seen the ™ symbol next to a business...
6 Jan 2025
Creating Content On Youtube? Watch Out For Copyright (2026 Updated)
YouTube is one of the best platforms for building a brand, marketing your business, and reaching customers without...
6 Jan 2025
Register A Trade Mark In New Zealand (2026 Updated)
You can spend months building a brand people love - the name, the logo, the packaging, the vibe...
6 Jan 2025
Indigenous Knowledge And Intellectual Property Rights (2026 Updated)
Using Indigenous knowledge in a business can be powerful. It can also be legally (and culturally) complex. Whether...
6 Jan 2025
Personal Information Vs Sensitive Information: What’s The Difference? (2026 Updated)
If you run a business, you probably collect “personal information” every day - customer names, delivery addresses, staff...
6 Jan 2025
Why Do I Need A Photography/Video Consent Form? (2026 Updated)
You’ve nailed the shoot, the lighting was perfect, and the client’s thrilled. Then you go to post the...
6 Jan 2025
What Is A Copyright Licence Agreement? (2026 Updated)
If you’ve created something original for your business (like a logo, website copy, training materials, photos, software, or...
6 Jan 2025
How Can Your Business Comply With Consumer Guarantees? (2026 Updated)
If you sell products or services in New Zealand, consumer guarantees probably apply to you - even if...
6 Jan 2025
Customer Loyalty Programs: A Legal And Practical Overview (2026 Updated)
A great customer loyalty program can turn a one-off purchase into a long-term relationship. Done well, it helps...
6 Jan 2025
Recommended Retail Price: How Do You Know If Your Price Is Right? (2026 Updated)
Setting a price can feel like a guessing game. You don’t want to undercharge and burn out. But...
6 Jan 2025
Fair Dealing & YouTube: A Guide To Copyright Exceptions (2026 Updated)
If you create content for YouTube (or you’re using YouTube to market your business), you’ve probably had that...
6 Jan 2025
Playing Music In Your Content: How Can You Avoid Breaching Copyright? (2026 Updated)
Adding music to your Instagram Reel, YouTube video, podcast episode, online course or TikTok can instantly lift the...
6 Jan 2025
Cookie Pop-Ups, Do I Need One? (2026 Updated)
When you’re building (or refreshing) your website, cookie pop-ups can feel like one more annoying “internet requirement” you...
6 Jan 2025
The Legal Side Of TikTok: Music, Copyright and Ownership (2026 Updated)
TikTok can be a powerful marketing channel, a creative outlet, and (for some creators) a serious revenue stream....
6 Jan 2025
Legal Considerations For YouTube Content Creators (2026 Updated)
Building a YouTube channel can start as a hobby, but it doesn’t take long before you’re dealing with...
6 Jan 2025
How Do I Protect My Intellectual Property? (2026 Updated)
You’ve put time (and probably a fair bit of money) into building your business - your name, your...
6 Jan 2025
What Is A Deed of Assignment, Anyway? (2026 Updated)
If you’re running a business, there’s a good chance you’ll eventually need to hand over (or take over)...
6 Jan 2025
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