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Update to Trade Mark Hearings Guidelines
The Hearings Evidence guidelines for Trade Marks have been updated.
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Pre-hearing directions
If you are directly involved in a hearing at our office, there are guidelines you can follow to ensure that your hearing takes place with minimal issues.
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WIPO update on the implications of a ‘no-deal’ Brexit, and more
The following updates may be of interest to New Zealand users of Intellectual Property (IP) services.
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Have your say on Plant Variety Rights fees paid to IPONZ
In line with ongoing reviews of the Plant Variety Rights Act 1987, a new Plant Variety Rights Bill was introduced to Parliament in 2021. This Bill has since been referred to a select committee and subsequently reported back to Parliament in November 2021. One of…
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Update to Trade Mark Practice Guidelines
IPONZ has updated its practice guidelines to include new Annexure General entries, and clarify how we consider applications that may have reached an impasse.
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Decisions of the Commissioner – October 2023
Decisions of the Commissioner issued in October are now available.
Protecting and registering your IP
By registering your intellectual property (IP) you are helping protect your businesses position in the market. Registering IP helps you own your ideas, so you can maximise the value of your intangible assets.
Below are some basics you could consider in your journey to IP registration.
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