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Absolute grounds - Distinctiveness

Get IP Trade marks Practice guidelines Absolute grounds - Distinctiveness

Guidelines on whether absolute grounds exist for refusing registration of a trade mark. In particular, this document concerns the absolute grounds for refusal stipulated in section 18 of the Trade Marks Act 2002. These Guidelines do not constrain the judgement and discretion of the Commissioner of…

The Patent Examination Manual

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The Patent Examination Manual (the 'Manual') sets out our practices under the Patents Act 2013 and the Patents Regulations 2014. The Manual is set out according to the relevant sections of the Patents Act 2013.

Invalidity of registration of trade mark

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Any aggrieved person may apply to have a trade mark registration declared invalid, based on specific grounds provided by law.

The Technical Questionnaire

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The technical questionnaire is required for every application for Plant Variety Rights and can be considered to be part of the application page.

Registrar may establish GI committee

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The Registrar may, if he or she thinks fit, establish a geographical indications committee (committee) in relation to an application.

Regulation 147: Extension of time in exceptional circumstances

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Set up teams of users for an organisation

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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.