IT Brief UK - Technology news for CIOs & IT decision-makers

Intellectual property stories - Page 7

Story image
NZ continues to innovate despite challenging times
Thu, 30th May 2013
#
physical security
#
nz
#
ict
IBM study finds New Zealand continued to innovate despite a challenging global financial environment during the past few years.
Story image
Cyber-attacks: 5 things companies should know
Fri, 17th May 2013
#
physical security
#
cybersecurity
#
awareness
Businesses are increasingly prey to sophisticated cyber-attacks targeting intellectual property, reveals a new guide by ISACA and experts at Ernst and Young.
Story image
Considerations for outsourcing Business Analysis
Fri, 12th Oct 2012
#
devops
#
physical security
#
apm
Outsourcing is probably one of the most debated topics within the software industry, read here for the pros and cons.
Story image
U.S. issues Huawei phone warning
Mon, 8th Oct 2012
#
uc
#
physical security
#
data privacy
U.S. officials caution firms against Huawei, citing potential security risks; Huawei dismisses claims, asserting its global trustworthiness and integrity.
Story image
Labour accuse ministers of ‘stifling software sector’
Mon, 3rd Sep 2012
#
physical security
#
nz
#
labour party
Labour criticises ministers for amending the Patents Bill, claiming it stifles NZ's software sector by allowing widespread patenting, hurting small innovators.
Story image
Sony goes all in on mobiles
Fri, 28th Oct 2011
#
physical security
#
ericsson
#
cloud services
Sony takes full control of the mobile handset business, buying Ericsson's stake for over NZD $1.8 billion, and strengthens its consumer device range.
Story image
Cyber attacks top threat to business
Fri, 1st Jul 2011
#
virtualisation
#
firewalls
#
network security
Cyber attacks are now the top threat to New Zealand businesses, with nearly two-thirds having faced a breach in the past year, a new study reveals.
Story image
Copyright Infringement law: Submission deadline 5pm today
Fri, 27th May 2011
#
physical security
#
copyright
#
file sharing
Deadline for submissions on contentious copyright law is today at 5pm; critics argue it infringes on civil rights.
Story image
Loose lips sink ships - Protecting your trade secrets
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
#
edutech
#
physical security
#
intellectual property
Businesses must safeguard their trade secrets as modern electronic disclosures can devastate in seconds. Follow simple steps to ensure confidentiality.
Story image
Divide and Conquer
Wed, 1st Sep 2010
#
physical security
#
copyright
#
aastra
Unlock the power of your business's intellectual assets with savvy IP management for global success and competitive advantage.
Story image
Intellectual property - Some myths about who owns what
Sun, 1st Aug 2010
#
physical security
#
copyright
#
relationship business management
Debunking IP ownership myths: Don't assume you own the fruits of others' labour without written agreements on intellectual property rights.
Story image
CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
#
physical security
#
law
#
intellectual property
Navigating the maze of bringing an idea to market involves sharing information. Here's how confidentiality agreements can protect your intellectual property.
Story image
NZCS: ICT profession supports patent removal
Wed, 21st Apr 2010
#
physical security
#
software development
#
ict
The New Zealand Computer Society backs the Select Committee's recommendation to remove software patents, with 81% of members supporting the shift.
Story image
Thousands sign on in support of ACTA reform
Wed, 14th Apr 2010
#
physical security
#
uc
#
nz
Thousands of New Zealanders have signed PublicACTA's petition urging the government to reconsider its role in the secretive ACTA copyright negotiations.
Story image
Declaration urges big changes to ACTA
Mon, 12th Apr 2010
#
physical security
#
piracy
#
copyright
The goal of ACTA is to set a new, higher benchmark for intellectual property rights (IPRs) enforcement that countries can join on a voluntary basis.
Story image
Newest ACTA leak reveals NZ's caution
Thu, 25th Mar 2010
#
physical security
#
us
#
copyright
The latest ACTA leak shows New Zealand’s caution, opposing broader powers and ISP liabilities that the US, EU, and Japan seek to include.
Story image
Call for submissions on controversial ACTA negotiations
Tue, 2nd Mar 2010
#
physical security
#
us
#
intellectual property
Commerce Minister Simon Power calls for public submissions ahead of contentious ACTA negotiations in Wellington that will tackle digital copyright enforcement.
Story image
Many hands make light work
Tue, 1st Dec 2009
#
partner programmes
#
physical security
#
warranties
This article looks at some common partnering models, and what customers should be considering in this regard, when negotiating their supply arrangements.
Story image
The lowdown on best practice and benchmarking
Wed, 1st Jul 2009
#
uc
#
physical security
#
risk & compliance
OBS delves into best practice and benchmarking in the IT industry, highlighting the importance of customer demand, self-regulation, and continuous improvement.
Story image
Software protection: guarding your intellectual property assets
Mon, 1st Sep 2008
#
physical security
#
nike
#
copyright
Last month we wrote about investing in new ideas, in companies whose underlying asset is in the form of intellectual property.