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Commerce Act 1986 (reprint as at 15 September 2011), New Zealand
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Year of Version
2011
Dates
Entry into force:
May 1, 1986
Adopted:
April 28, 1986
Type of Text
IP-related Laws
Subject Matter
Patents (Inventions),
Industrial Designs,
Trademarks,
Layout Designs of Integrated Circuits,
Competition,
Plant Variety Protection,
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights),
Other
Notes
The Commerce Act is to promote the process of competition in markets within New Zealand.
Sections 45 and 36(2) of the Act deal with the interface between competition law and intellectual property laws.
This version of the law consolidates all amendments up to September 15, 2011. See the 'Notes' section to the Commerce Act 1986 on page 236 for a complete listing of the consolidated amendments.
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