Changes to online filing

In response to client requests IPONZ has implemented the following changes to enhance clients online filing experiences:

1. Filing Patent complete specification after provisional

You can now file a complete after provisional specification on an existing application via the ‘Apply for a Patent’ screen. Enter the application number in the field provided, then you will be taken to the online correspondence facility where you can upload the specification.

If this is a cognate of multiple applications, enter the lowest of the application numbers in the IP number field provided. You should only submit the complete specification on the existing application with the lowest IP number. The front page of your complete specification must include an indication of the earlier application numbers and dates of filing from which priority is being claimed.
 

What does the new function look like?

Patent applications page:

Online correspondence page with appropriate type selected:

2. Submitting multiple documents via online correspondence facility

You can now upload two or more documents with the same Nature of Correspondence in one upload. You no longer have to do multiple uploads.

3. Submitting non-fee bearing and fee bearing correspondence via online correspondence facility

You can now upload a combination of non-fee bearing and fee bearing correspondence in one upload. No more confusion and frustration over what has been submitted and what has not.

Read more about filing patents online.

You can keep track of your correspondence with the office via View IP History service

Details of our online services can be found here.