New Patents Examination Manual sections

New Patents Examination Manual sections

IPONZ has introduced new sections for its Patents Examination Manual to clarify changes of ownership and agency for patent cases.

Sections 129 and 165: Changing the Ownership of Patents or Patent applications

We have created a new section to provide clarity on the process and requirements when the owner/s on a patent case need to be changed.

Regulations 38-44: Agent changes

We have also created a new section to provide clarity on the process and requirements when the agents on a patent case need to be changed.

 

 

Published on June 17, 2022