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Copyright protection in Papua New Guinea is automatic provided you meet the requirements of the PNG Copyright legislation Copyright & Neighboring Rights Act 200

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How Photographers Can Protect Their Copyrighted Works

By VAI IP COMMERCIALAugust 3, 20240

The Copyright and Neighboring Rights Act 2000 governs, amongst other things, copyright in Papua New Guinea. There is no process…

No Win No Fee Arrangement In Intellectual Property Infringement

By VAI IP COMMERCIALAugust 15, 20190

Earlier this year, a young man came to me concerned about a potential copyright infringement matter. Like any typical copyright…

The PNG Fashion Designer’s Battle On Copyright

By VAI IP COMMERCIALJuly 11, 20190

Susan is an up and coming fashion designer in Papua New Guinea. She’s been in the industry for a couple…

What Works Are Protected Under PNG Copyright Law

By VAI IP COMMERCIALSeptember 28, 20180

Papua New Guinea has existing copyright legislation, namely, the Copyright and Neighboring Rights Act 2000. There is a general tendency…

Cultural Appropriation – The Bilum

By VAI IP COMMERCIALMay 16, 20183

A colleague recently referred me to a product that was being sold on a French fashion website MatchesFashion.com. The product,…

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