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MoranLaw 2026 INTA Highlights

At the beginning of May, the MoranLaw intellectual property team headed to London for the...

Restoration or Incorporation? Choosing the right path for a removed incorporated society

For many incorporated societies caught by the April 2026 cut-off, removal from the...

Relationship Property - Contracting Out Agreements vs Property Sharing Agreements: What’s the difference?

When couples or co-owners decide to formalise how they will own, divide, or protect...

Restoring removed incorporated societies: what does restoration mean for societies that failed to re-register in time?

The April 5, 2026, deadline for re-registration imposed by the new Incorporated Societies...

Incorporated Societies Act 2022 – Frequently Asked Questions – Updated after the 5 April 2026 deadline

The idea of establishing an incorporated society can be daunting - we have prepared a...

IPONZ confirms the importance of cultural considerations and the role of the Māori Trade Marks Advisory Committee

In March, IPONZ announced some updates to its practice guidelines on absolute grounds....

Fairness in Incorporated Societies: New options for ‘prejudiced’ members

The Incorporated Societies Act 2022 (the “New Act”) provides the first significant...

Surveillance without Safeguards: CCTV and the Privacy Act

CCTV is widely used across retail stores in New Zealand, to deter theft, protect staff,...

IP Australia proposes some welcome trade mark reforms

On 3 March 2026, IP Australia released a consultation paper inviting feedback on its...

Digital assets and trusts: managing risks and legal compliance

Trusts are a common and effective tool for managing assets and planning succession in New...