Insights
Latest Insights

Patents vs Trademarks vs Copyright – What’s the Difference in NZ?
Simon Murphy
Patents vs trademarks vs copyright – what’s the difference in NZ? It can be easy to get swept up in the excitement of a new creation or invention, but without the right protection, you’re on shaky ground. That’s where intellectual property (IP) rights come in. Knowing your way around IP is essential to not…
Read More
What’s the difference between a patent attorney and a lawyer?
Simon Murphy
The world of intellectual property rights and legal services is complex. There’s plenty of confusion out there over which legal professional should be sought out for what legal matters. As patent attorneys, we often get asked what the difference is between a Trans-Tasman patent attorney and New Zealand lawyer. While they both play essential roles…
Read More
AI vs humans: Who owns the future of invention?
Simon Murphy
The Artificial Inventor Project, run by a group of intellectual property lawyers and an AI scientist, is on an international crusade to settle some interesting questions that AI poses to patent law.
Read More