Posts in category Legal

Crowdfunding is on the rise. But so are the failures by entrepreneurs to take the right steps to protect their valuable innovations before launching crowdfunding …

It rolls around at the same time each year. And yet, for many small business owners, the end of financial year (EOFY) still catches many …

All too often, we see news stories of high-profile trade secrets disputes involving high legal fees, damage to reputation and, most importantly, a loss of …

Payroll is a big part of any business. It includes every employee, from paying and recording their salary or wages to calculating bonuses, benefits, deductions, …

The reality faced by entrepreneurs is that legal services can be expensive and IP protection may not be an initial priority. But having an IP …

IP steps for startups should be the same as for large multinationals, but within their budget. Make IP decisions and do so early One of …

Intellectual property (IP) may be a business’ most valuable asset. Patents, copyright, trade marks and registered designs all provide different types of IP rights that …

In New Zealand, employment agreements (formerly known as employment contracts) set out the terms and conditions that govern the employment relationship, and under the Employment …

Have a prototype up your sleeve or an importing opportunity on your mind? If so, there are various product standards you should know about to …

Observant followers of the Kardashian sisters may have noticed a recent addition to their promotional social media posts. #ad is now a permanent fixture on …