Consultation
39. It is proposed that the attached discussion paper be published by the Ministry of Economic Development. Submissions will be invited from businesses, trade mark owners, trade mark licensees, patent attorneys, law practitioners, trade mark agents and members of the public. Submissions will be considered in the development of policy recommendations to the government on possible accession to these trade mark treaties and possible legislative amendments that might be necessary to implement any of the treaties. The closing date for submission would be Monday, 24 April 2006.
40. The following departments and ministries have been consulted on this paper: the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, the Ministry of Culture and Heritage, the New Zealand Customs Service, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the Ministry of Justice, Te Puni KÅkiri, and Treasury. In addition, the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet has been informed.
41. The Minister of Commerce agrees to the submission of this paper.
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