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The role of the IPONZ Hearings Office
The IPONZ Hearings Office is a specialist tribunal that is responsible for administering patent proceedings under the Patents Act 1953 and Patents Act 2013 in a fair, efficient and cost effective manner. Such proceedings include: an opposition to a patent, an application…
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Geographical indications
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Wairarapa
Wairarapa - A geographical indication for wine registered with the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ).
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The Journal - February 2018
The February edition of the Journal is now available.
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Trade marks
Practice guidelines
Absolute grounds - Geographical indications
This document provides guidelines on section 20(1) 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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Have your say: Consultation on Discussion Paper on geographical indications
Consultation is open until 27 March 2020 on a discussion paper for the protection of geographical indications proposed by the European Union as part of the EU-NZ FTA negotiations.
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Impacted services: RealMe login outage
The Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) are upgrading their RealMe services from 9pm on Friday 9 April to 9pm Sunday 11 April 2021.
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The Patent Examination Manual
Regulations 38-44: Agent changes
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.
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Geographical indications
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Vlaamse mousserende kwaliteitswijn
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Тракийска низина
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Fränkischer Obstler