Parallel Importing
Parallel Importing in New Zealand
Intellectual Property Information Sheets: Parallel Importing in New Zealand.
Frequently Asked Questions about Parallel Importing
List of Frequently Asked Questions about Parallel Importing.
Parallel Importing of Copyright Goods for Creative Industries
In 2003, the government introduced a limited ban on the parallel importation of films for nine months from the film's first release. The government also indicated that it wanted the parallel importing policy to be kept under review.
LECG Report - Ministry of Economic Development Parallel Importing Review 2007: Impact Upon Creative Industries
This report sets out LECG's findings on the impact of the existing government policy for parallel importing upon four creative industries in New Zealand.
Parallel Importing: A Theoretical and Empirical Investigation.
This report uses an economic framework to determine whether New Zealand would benefit from the removal of current restrictions on parallel importing, and seeks to identify the benefits and detriments associated with a parallel importing restriction.
Legislation Addresses Creative Industries' Concerns over Parallel Importing and Piracy
Media statement from Hon Judith Tizard, Associate Minister of Commerce on Legislation that addresses Creative Industries' Concerns over Parallel Importing and Piracy dated 17 December 2002
2008 Parallel Importing Cabinet Paper
The 2008 parallel importing Cabinet paper recommends maintaining the 9 month ban on the parallel importation of films from their international release date, as well as the status quo for the book, sound recording and computer software industries.
Archive
Archived information relating to Parallel Importing.
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