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Wai Mānuka
Wai Mānuka. A locally-sourced, premium, non-alcoholic beverage dreamed up by 3 friends at a party.
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The IPONZ-EPO PPH programme lets you request expedited examination with IPONZ if one or more claims in your patent application have been found to be patentable by the EPO.
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Overcoming section 18
Guidance on methods of overcoming a citation including methods under section 18(2) of 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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New trade mark practice guidelines for using Māori elements
IPONZ has updated its practice guidelines to provide more information on how we review trade mark applications that contain Māori elements.
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