4.1 Form of evidence

Any evidence should be supplied in the form of a statutory declaration or declarations. Informal submissions or statements will not be considered. See Appendix 1 for an example of a statutory declaration form.

The applicant should also submit, in the form of exhibits, examples showing how its mark has been used in New Zealand. The exhibits should be referred to in the leading statutory declaration of the applicant.

An annexure listing all documents and exhibits must be supplied with all evidence submitted. This annexure will be retained on file.

IPONZ will not return evidence submitted in support of trade mark applications, unless the applicant provides a reason that is acceptable to the Commissioner for the return of the evidence. Clear and accurate certified copies of documents must accompany original copies of evidence that the applicant wishes to be returned.