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Trade marks
Examination process
Classifying
When you apply to register a trade mark you need to include a list of all goods and services that you want or intend to use the mark for.
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Trade marks
Practice guidelines
Division
Guidelines on the process of the division of a trade mark application as set out in the Trade Marks Act 2002. These guidelines do not constrain the judgement and discretion of the Commissioner of Trade Marks, and each application will be considered on its own merits.
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Patents
The Patent Examination Manual
Section 43: Deposit requirements for micro-organisms
(1) The deposit requirements are satisfied in relation to a micro-organism to which a specification relates if, and only if,— (a) the micro-organism was, on or before the filing date of the specification, deposited with a prescribed depositary institution in accordance with the rules relating…
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Geographical indications
Fees
All fees relating to geographical indications.
Making a complaint against a registered trans-Tasman patent attorney
You may file a complaint against a registered trans-Tasman attorney if you believe that they have fallen short of defined standards for professional behaviour.
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Plant Variety Rights
Technical guidance
Guidelines for PVR growing trials on an applicant's property (2022 Act)
The PVR Office may authorise growing trials on an applicant’s property, subject to certain requirements.
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Geographical indications
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Crémant de Wallonie
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Славянци
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Benediktbeurer Klosterlikör
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Sächsischer Landwein
