Changes to direct debit arrangements

11 December 2012

With the release of the new case management facility for Patents and Plant Variety Rights the Intellectual Property Office of NZ (IPONZ) is making changes to the types of payment methods it will accept for Patents and Plant Variety Rights.

From 10 December 2012 the office will no longer accept direct debit as a method of payment for Patents and Plant Variety Rights transactions received via paper, email or fax. You will of course be able to use direct debit as a payment method for Patents and Plant Variety Rights when performing these transactions online.

This change will not affect the direct debit arrangements in place for PCT International and patent attorney transactions.