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The Journal - April 2026

The April 2026 edition of the Journal is now available.

IP and sports: From gym floor to global stage

How early IP protection helped Les Mills grow from a New Zealand gym-floor idea into a trusted global fitness brand.

Decisions of the Commissioner – March 2026

Decisions of the Commissioner issued in March 2026 are now available.

The Plant Variety Rights Journal - April 2026

The Journal - March 2026

The March 2026 edition of the Journal is now available.

Update to trade mark practice guidelines

IPONZ has updated its guidelines on International Non-Proprietary Names (INNs), INN stems and offensive trade marks.

Decisions of the Commissioner – February 2026

Decisions of the Commissioner issued in February 2026 are now available.

The Journal - February 2026

The February 2026 edition of the Journal is now available.

Decisions of the Commissioner - December 2025 and January 2026

Decisions of the Commissioner issued in December 2025 and January 2026 are now available.

The Journal - January 2026

The January 2026 edition of the Journal is now available.

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