Patents Examination Manual update – section 39

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Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand

Patents Examination Manual update – section 39

We have updated our Patents Examination Manual content relating to the requirements of section 39 (contents of the complete specification).  

The updated content provides more detail and greater transparency about our examination practice.

You can read the updated guideline here:

Section 39: Contents of complete specification

Published on July 21, 2026
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