7 August 2015
Jamie Wilson
[FYI request #3024 email]
Ref: DOIA 1516-0168
Dear Mr Wilson
Thank you for your email of 7 August 2015 requesting under the Official Information Act 1982, the
following information:
During the research, writing, select committee, submission or debating stages of the Patents
Bill 2013; was there any research or theoretical modelling done to evaluate the financial
impact of banning software patents?
If so, can you please provide that research and/or modelling?
Your request is being processed in accordance with the Official Information Act 1982. If you have any
enquiries regarding your request, you may contact us via email at [MBIE request email] or
Alan Witcombe
Manager, Ministerial Services
Organisational Strategy and Support
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
PO Box 3705
Wellington 6140
Your email was received on 7 August 2015 and a response will be sent to you as soon as possible.
Yours sincerely
Alan Witcombe
Manager, Ministerial Services
Organisational Strategy and Support