New patent case management system - December 2012

4 October 2012

IPONZ is releasing patents into our online case management system in December 2012.

This will complete the staged release of IPONZ's online system, which began with the successful release of trade marks and designs earlier this year.

The case management system is an easy to use web-based user interface. It is a single place for you to search, apply for, correspond and manage all of your IP cases, including proceedings cases with IPONZ.

The system has been implemented in line with the Government’s stated goals for modern public services to reduce compliance costs and to help build a stronger and more competitive New Zealand economy.
 

What do you need to know? 

1. The way you do business with IPONZ is changing, you will:
   • Receive all correspondence electronically, no more paper.
   • Have a personal user inbox where you can keep track of all your patent cases.
   • Be in charge of your information, including the ability to maintain applicant's contact details.

Read more about IPONZ new online case management system.

2. Closer to the release date, we will provide instructions on how to set up your account to use the new system, and to link to your existing Patent cases.
3. There is no need to logon to search the Patent register.

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