Intellectual Property Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on intellectual property for new zealand businesses.
Distribution Agreements For Importers In New Zealand
Appointing a distributor can help your products grow in New Zealand. Make sure your agreement covers exclusivity, payment, warranties, recalls, IP and exit rights.
10 November 2026
Software Licence Agreements For NZ SaaS Resellers
Setting up a SaaS reseller channel? Here is how to document resale rights, customer ownership, pricing, renewals, support, data and IP protection clearly.
9 November 2026
IP Ownership When Your Agency Uses Freelancers
Using freelancers can be a smart way to scale your agency, but your contracts need to protect the IP chain from creator to agency to client.
9 November 2026
Merchandise Licence Agreement NZ: What To Include
Licensing your artwork or brand for merchandise? Here's what to include in a NZ merchandise licence agreement, from royalties and approvals to IP ownership and termination.
9 November 2026
What To Do If Your NZ Trade Mark Search Finds A Match
Found a similar mark in your NZ trade mark search? Here is how to assess the risk, deal with an IPONZ report and decide whether to proceed or rebrand.
9 November 2026
How To Own The IP In Your Freelance Developer's Work
Hiring a freelance developer for your app or platform? Here's how to secure ownership of the code, product assets and confidential information from the start.
8 November 2026
Influencer Content Licence Agreement Checklist
Want to reuse influencer or customer content in your ads, emails or website? Here's what your licence agreement should cover before you publish.
7 November 2026
NDA Lawyer NZ: When To Get Your Agreement Reviewed
Sharing sensitive business information? Here is when a standard NDA may not be enough, and what to check before you sign or send one in New Zealand.
7 November 2026
Someone Copied My Logo In NZ: What Should I Do?
Found a business using a logo that looks too close to yours? Here is how to check your ownership, trade mark position and next steps in New Zealand.
7 November 2026
Website Development Agreement Template For NZ Agencies
Starting a website build? Here is what NZ agencies and clients should put in a website development agreement before work begins.
7 November 2026
IP Assignment For Freelance Designers In NZ
Hiring a freelance designer for logos, packaging or brand assets? Here's how to make sure your business gets the IP, files and permissions it actually needs.
6 November 2026
Contractor Agreement Template For Marketing Agencies
Hiring freelance marketers can help your agency scale, but your contractor agreement needs to protect client work, ad accounts, confidential information and IP.
1 November 2026
Wholesale Terms And Conditions Template For NZ Brands
Onboarding retailers is exciting, but your wholesale terms should be clear before stock goes out. Here is what NZ brands should cover to protect cash flow and brand control.
1 November 2026
Do I Need A Contract For A One-Off Project?
Even a small one-off project can go sideways without clear terms. Here's what to put in writing before you start, from scope and payment to IP and cancellation.
31 October 2026
How Much Does A Trade Mark Lawyer Cost In NZ?
Trade mark costs in New Zealand are more than just the IPONZ filing fee. Here is what you can expect, what drives the cost and when legal help is worth it.
31 October 2026
Is It Legal To Use AI-Generated Images In Ads?
Using AI-generated images in ads can be a smart move, but copyright, trade mark, privacy and misleading conduct risks still matter. Here's what to check before launch.
31 October 2026
Trade Mark Monitoring Cost In NZ: What To Expect
Wondering whether trade mark monitoring is worth paying for? Here's what it can cover, what drives the cost in NZ and what to do if a similar brand appears.
30 October 2026
Do I Need An NDA For An App Idea?
Pitching your app to developers can feel exciting and risky. Here is how an NDA can protect your app details, source code, prototypes and ownership position in New Zealand.
30 October 2026
Course Content Licensing Agreements In NZ
Licensing your online course can grow your reach without giving up control. Here is what to cover before another organisation uses your materials.
30 October 2026
Can I Make A Contractor Sign A Non-Compete?
You can ask a contractor to sign a non-compete, but that doesn't mean it will hold up. Here's how to protect clients, staff, IP and confidential information in NZ.
30 October 2026
You Registered a Trade Mark Personally. Does Your Company Own It?
Registered your trade mark personally? That does not mean your company owns the brand it has been building.
29 October 2026
Service Agreement Template NZ: Scope, Fees And Liability
Taking on a new client? A tailored service agreement helps you set scope, payment milestones, IP rules and liability limits before the work begins.
29 October 2026
Do I Need A Lawyer To Register A Company Name?
Registering a company name is usually simple, but your legal setup may need more than a Companies Office filing. Here's what to check before you launch.
29 October 2026
Do You Need A Trade Mark Watch Service In NZ?
Registered your brand and worried about similar names? Here's how trade mark watch services work in NZ, including IPONZ deadlines and practical monitoring options.
29 October 2026
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