Clendons Legal Advice

Author: Clendons

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Clendons, as honorary solicitors for the Designers' Institute since inception, have assisted many Institute members with business legal advice and resolving legal problems that arise in modern design practice, drawing upon specialist expertise and experience in visual arts and intellectual property.  Institute members have obtained advice and assistance from Clendons in a variety of areas, including: 


  • Contract negotiations and designer terms of trade;

  • Protection of intellectual property (both statutory, and contractual);

  • Commercial use/licensing of intellectual property;

  • e-commerce and on-line trading;

  • Joint ventures;

  • Unauthorised use of intellectual property;

  • Business set-up and restructuring advice;

  • Confidentiality;

  • Employment contracts and advice;

  • Project management (including multi-site projects)

  • Digital/electronic works and rights/advice;

  • Non payment/disputes with clients, retailers and business partners;

  • Pitches and tendering.



As part of their membership benefits, Institute members can access a free 15-minute consultation with Clendons (organised through the Institute's head office) on legal issues they face in their businesses, and enjoy discounted fees for more comprehensive services from Clendons. 



 To arrange a consultation phone the Institue 09 529 1713 or email office@dinz.org.nz


Posted on: January 23, 2012