Appendix Two - Trade mark database extract

The following is an overview of the terms on a Trade Mark Database Extract. For detailed information refer to the text of this Online Searching Guide. You may want to read this in conjunction with the document titled “Glossary – Trade Mark Search Form” in Appendix One.

• Back to Results List – returns to search
• New Search – exit the extract for a new search
• Trade Mark Number - unique number assigned to the application by IPONZ.
• Current Status - status of the trade mark
• TM Search Text - text that is searchable in the “Any” or “Mark” fields.
• Trade Mark Type - whether international convention priority is claimed and what kind of trade mark it is for example a “word”, “device” (image or logo), or “smell”.
• Trade Mark Nature - whether the mark is other than a “standard” trade mark, namely a “certification”, “collective”, “series”
• Use Statement - status of use at filing.
• Filed - date the application was officially filed with IPONZ (or international priority claim)
• Renewed Until - date the proprietor must pay the next renewal fee if the trade mark is to remain registered.
• Marks, Device and Device Descriptors – The representation of the trade mark, whether it is text only, or an image/logo (will list Vienna descriptors), or a combination of both.
• Classification | Class ; Specification of Goods and Services – see paragraph 3.4

• Documents - some information in the database is stored as a “document”. These include “explanations” as shown here.
• Proprietor - Current proprietor.

• Contact - Current contact.
• Service Address - A New Zealand address for service is required by legislation
• Action - Every change that occurs to a trade mark is recorded as a data entry date in the system..
• Related Trade Marks - Refers to instances when a mark has a relationship to another mark for varying reasons, some practices now being historic.
• Objections/Hearings - If an objection has been lodged against a trade mark, or a hearing date set, the relevant date will be listed.
• Renewal Interest - The last entity to pay the renewal fee in relation to this trade mark.
• Proprietor & Licensee History - Shows previous proprietors or licensees.