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3.3 General authorisation of agent

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An agent may file a general authorisation of agent. A general authorisation of agent covers all intellectual property files relating to a particular proprietor.

When an agent submits a general authorisation, the authorisation is assigned a reference number. This file is kept at IPONZ and allows staff to ascertain whether organisations submitting legal documentation on behalf of others, are authorised to do so.

A general authorisation does not alter the address for service of any of the files it relates to.


Last updated 23 June 2008