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Patents
A patent gives you a legal right to stop others from making, using, or selling something you have invented for up to 20 years. Your rights only exist in the country or region where your patent is granted.
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Designs
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This guide outlines the requirements you need to consider when you file a design application.
News and updates
Patent attorney exams 2016 – Dates and deadlines
Applications to sit the patent attorney exams are due on Friday 8 April 2016. New Zealand Patent Attorney Examinations will be held between Tuesday 28 June to Thursday 30 June 2016. Read more about the exams. Read more about…
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Plant Variety Rights
Technical guidance
Use of Foreign Test Reports for DUS Testing in New Zealand (1987 Act)
The content below relates to applications filed before 24 January 2023. If you filed your plant variety rights application after 24 January 2023, please refer to our Technical Guidance section for current guidance. Technical Guidance Introduction The Plant…
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Trade marks
Trade Mark Hearings
Fees
Item Fee Notice of opposition $350 Application for revocation $350 Application for declaration of invalidity $350 Application for cancellation or alteration No fee …
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Geographical indications
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Waipara Valley / Waipara
Waipara Valley / Waipara - AA geographical indication for wine registered with the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ).
News and updates
The Journal - August 2017
The August edition of the Journal is now available.
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Decisions of the Commissioner – January 2018
Decisions of the Commissioner issued in January are now available online.
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The Journal - May 2018
The May edition of the Journal is now available.
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Patents
Practice notices
Historical
The following past notices have been superseded by changes in patent practice or legislation.
