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Improvements to the IPONZ case management facility

We’ve made a number of improvements to our case management facility as of 23 November 2023.

Expediting examination of patent applications

IPONZ has recently added guidance on requesting expedited examination for Patent applications.

Decisions of the Commissioner – October 2023

Decisions of the Commissioner issued in October are now available.

Changes to IPONZ procedure for PCT applications

We are making small changes to our procedure for PCT applications received by our office.

The Journal - October 2023

The October 2023 edition of the Journal is now available.

Update to Trade Mark Practice Guidelines

IPONZ has updated its practice guidelines to clarify our practices on trade mark applications that involve non-fungible tokens, virtual goods and services, and manufacturing services.

Updates to the Patents Examination Manual

IPONZ has updated its Patents Examination Manual to clarify our practices on exclusions to patentability, and on the filing of verified English translation docs

Decisions of the Commissioner - September 2023

Decisions of the Commissioner issued in September are now available.

The Plant Variety Rights Journal - October 2023

The Journal - September 2023

The September 2023 edition of the Journal is now available.

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