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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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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. Patents Act 2013 — New…
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Decisions of the Commissioner - September 2016
Decisions of the Commissioner issued in September are now available online. Select the links to see the decisions.
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The Journal - December 2016
The December 2016 edition of the Journal is now available.
