NZICT looks forward to clarification on software patentability
NZICT welcomes further clarification from the Minister of Commerce Simon Power around the intent of the Patents Bill 2008.
Simon Power today stated that the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ) will now work on guidelines for patents for embedded software.
In creating these guidelines, IPONZ will now consult with interested parties, which will result in a clear definition around the patentability of software,” says NZICT CEO Brett O’Riley.
“We look forward to participating with IPONZ in creating guidelines on software patents.”
Furthermore, NZICT welcomes additional clarification around the intent of the Commerce Select Committee, which indicated that certain types of software would be patentable in line with current practice in Europe and the UK.
“Our goal is to ensure that industry participants clearly understand their legal options in commercialising intellectual property and taking it to market.
Our objective is to grow and improve New Zealand’s international competitiveness as a result,” states O’Riley.