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Opportunity to be heard
The Registrar must not adversely exercise any discretionary or other power under the Act or Regulations in relation to either a registered GI, or a GI that is the subject of an application for registration, without giving interested persons an opportunity to be heard.
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Patent Technical Focus Group meeting updates
The Patents Technical Focus Group (TFG) provides a forum for communication between client representatives and IPONZ in relation to the provision of technical patent intellectual property services in New Zealand.
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Decisions of the Commissioner – September 2018
Decisions of the Commissioner issued in September are now available online.
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Reminder on final round of New Zealand patent attorney examinations under transitional arrangements
IPONZ reminds all remaining candidates that the registration deadline for the final round of New Zealand patent attorney examinations is on 1 February 2020.
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Sections 117-128: Restoration of patents and patent applications
We grant and register intellectual property (IP) rights in New Zealand. Our services help you protect your innovations so that you get the full economic benefit of your IP.
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The Journal - March 2022
The March 2022 edition of the Journal is now available. To view the sections of the journal select the links below: General Information [PDF, 245 KB] Patent, Trade Mark and Design applications and registrations .
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The Journal - December 2022
The December 2022 edition of the Journal is now available.
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Decisions of the Commissioner – May 2023
Decisions of the Commissioner issued in May are now available.
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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.
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