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2. The application process
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2.1 Confirmation of filing
IPONZ online services provide secure and immediate acknowledgement of your filing. For more information about our online services please see www.iponz.govt.nz/online-services.
2.2 Multi-class applications
Renewal or restoration of a trade mark may be applied for in one or more classes in a single application. Where a multi-class renewal or restoration application is filed, the prescribed fee must be included for each class in which renewal or restoration is sought.
2.3 Prescribed fees
An application for the renewal or restoration of a trade mark registration must be accompanied by the prescribed fee.2
The prescribed fees are:
- Fee for an application for renewal or restoration of a trade mark registration in a single class: NZ$250.00 exclusive GST
- Fee for each additional class: NZ$250.00 exclusive GST
The Commissioner has the discretion to choose the form of payment that will be accepted.3
Payment of a prescribed fee may be by direct debit or credit card. Where payment is made by direct debit or credit card, the online application will be considered to be accompanied by the prescribed fee as at the date the online application is made and the payment details are submitted and accepted.
Footnotes
2 See regulation 133(1)(c) of the Trade Marks Regulations 2003.
3 See regulation 170 of the Trade Marks Regulations 2003.
