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Trade Marks just got Cheaper
Fees for trade mark registration and renewal have decreased, making it easier to protect your name, logo or slogan. Patent fees have also changed. When: From 13 February 2020. What: The Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ) has made changes to fees for trade marks and patents.Trade mark application fees have gone down from $150 per class to $100. The fee for ...
COVID-19: Alert Level 2 Info
COVID-19: Alert Level 2 Info New Zealand remains at Alert Level 3. Following the Prime Minister's announcement, new information has been released to help businesses prepare for a move to Alert Level 2. Click here for more information. https://www.business.govt.nz/covid-19/workplace-operations-covid-19-alert-levels/?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=BG_AlertL2_7May2020&utm_content=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.business.govt.nz%2Fcovid-19%2Fworkplace-operations-covid-19-alert-levels%2F Source: www.business.govt.nz ...
Message from Stephen to all our valued clients
Please watch the video below for a message from Stephen to all of our valued clients. Disclaimer: The information and advice contained in this video and on this web site is general in nature and does not take into account your personal situation. You should consider whether the information is appropriate to your needs, and where appropriate, seek professional advice from ...
Important Covid-19 Information from the Government
The Government has released some very useful information on the current Covid-19 situation. This includes: Guidelines for businesses on how to operate safely during Covid-19 Q & A’s for all businesses Q & A’s for Retail and Hospitality Q & A’s for Services Q & A’s for Employment matters Lots of examples of different business types and what they can do under Level 2, 3 and 4 Please ...
Insolvency Relief for Businesses impacted by COVID-19
The Government will be introducing legislation to make changes to the Companies Act to help businesses facing insolvency due to COVID-19 to remain viable, with the aim of keeping New Zealanders in jobs. The temporary changes include: giving directors of companies facing significant liquidity problems because of COVID-19 a ‘safe harbour’ from insolvency duties under the Companies Act enabling businesses affected by COVID-19 ...