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Innovation in New Zealand


 

New Zealanders are well known for their creativity and resourcefulness. Every year we receive thousands of applications from Kiwis from Kaitaia to Bluff. A breakdown by region of last months applications is presented below.

 

Designs

Region

Applications last month


Northland 1
Auckland 12
Bay of Plenty 4
Waikato 2
Manawatu/Wanganui 1
Wellington 12
Hawkes Bay 1
Canterbury 3
Otago 1


 

 

Patents

Region

Applications last month


Northland 2
Auckland 51
Bay of Plenty 8
Waikato 19
Taranaki 2
Manawatu/Wanganui 5
Wellington 16
Hawkes Bay 4
Nelson 1
Canterbury 2
Otago 7


 

 

Trade marks

Region

Applications last month


Northland
20
Auckland
361
Bay of Plenty 31
Waikato 31
Taranaki 17
Manawatu/Wanganui 15
Wellington 121
Hawkes Bay 20
Wairarapa 1
Marlborough 5
Nelson 9
West Coast 2
Canterbury 78
Otago 19


 

 

Last updated 9 November 2009