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IPONZ is undergoing a major platform upgrade. This page provides information, advice, and guidance to help you get ready for it, including what to expect, when changes are happening, and how to stay informed throughout the transition.
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Decisions of the Commissioner – August 2026
Decisions of the Commissioner issued in August 2026 are now available.
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The Journal - August 2026
The August 2026 edition of the Journal is now available.
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The Patent Examination Manual
Section 39: Contents of complete specification
Introduction – purpose of Section 39 1. A complete specification is a document that discloses how to perform an invention and defines the scope of patent protection. 2. Section 39 sets out the main requirements for complete specifications. This includes the parts of a specification,…
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Here you will find the current schedule of fees for patent services.
The Journal
The Journal of the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand contains information the Commissioner is required by the Patents Act 1953 and the Patents Act 2013 to advertise. It's a monthly publication consisting of a General Information section in PDF format, and, an online section for…
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List of IPONZ notified industrial or international exhibitions
The information in the table below is compiled from IPONZ journal publications. For information about how to request notification, please see our Notification of an industrial or international exhibition page. Event name Event location …
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The Journal - September 2026
The September 2026 edition of the Journal is now available.
