Apply for a geographical indication

Key information

Application name

Name of the geographical indication:

Application languages What language is this name in?

English/Māori
Other language

Please supply a transliteration of the name using only the standard Latin alphabet:

If the name uses non-Latin characters provide a version that uses the standard English alphabet.

If appropriate, please supply a translation of the name into English: (Optional)

The translation should reflect the common English language description of the name.

Application location Is this a New Zealand or foreign geographical indication?

New Zealand
Foreign

The geographical indication primarily originates in:

Start typing the name or official country code to look up the country.

It also originates in: (Optional)

If your GI spans more than one country list the other relevant countries.

The foreign geographical indication is protected in its country of origin and has not fallen into disuse in that country.

New Zealand applications should be for new geographical indications. Foreign ones need to be already protected in another country.

GI type What type of product does this geographical indication apply to?

Wine
Spirits

Contact details

Applicant type Who is making the application?

An agent on behalf of the applicant

Agent name

Agent email address

This email address will be used to receive correspondence from IPONZ.

New Zealand Business Number (NZBN) (Optional)

An NZBN is a unique 13 digit identifier allocated to businesses in New Zealand.

Agent address for service

This must be a New Zealand or Australian postal address, and will appear on the register.

Agent primary phone number

If this is an international number please include the country code, e.g. +62-1-123-4567

Agent secondary phone number (Optional)
The applicant

Applicant details

Applicant name

Usually this is a producer or an association of producers.

Applicant email address

This email address will be used to receive correspondence from IPONZ.

Applicant New Zealand Business Number (NZBN) (Optional)

An NZBN is a unique 13 digit identifier allocated to businesses in New Zealand.

Applicant address for service

If this application has no agent, this must be a New Zealand or Australian postal address. It will appear on the register.

Applicant primary phone number

If this is an international number please include the country code, e.g. +62-1-123-4567

Applicant secondary phone number (Optional)

Reference/case number (Optional)

Your reference number for this application.

Documentation

You need to attach a file document as evidence.

Documentation

Attach documentation that proves that the geographical indication is protected in its country of origin.

The total file size allowed is 50MB. You have used so far.

Attach files by dropping them in here, or [browse your computer]

The documentation should be uploaded in a single .pdf file. If you wish to upload multiple files, upload the first file here and use the second upload box for any subsequent files. For more information on what to include read our guidelines.

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Attach a geographical data file that defines the coordinates of the geographical indication's boundary.

The total file size allowed is 50MB. You have used so far.

Attach files by dropping them in here, or [browse your computer]

The geographical data file should be uploaded in a single archive format file such as .zip and must contain data in an approved format. For more information on preparing your geographical data read our guidelines.

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Attach other supporting documentation (Optional):

Attach files by dropping them in here, or [browse your computer]

Upload your documentation in one or more .pdf files. For more information on what to include read our guidelines.

Your browser does not support HTML5 uploads. Please update to a newer version.

Attach documentation that proves that the geographical indication is protected in its country of origin.

The total file size allowed is 50MB. You have used so far.

Attach a geographical data file that defines the coordinates of the geographical indication's boundary.

The total file size allowed is 50MB. You have used so far.

Attach other supporting documentation (Optional):

A fee of $5000 will be charged for this application. We will contact you to arrange payment later.

You need to complete all required questions before you can submit your application.