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Geographical indications
Detailed information about our practices relating to aspects of the filing, examination, and registration of geographical indications (GIs).
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Geographical indications
Using the geographical indications register
The GI register lists all geographical indications registered in New Zealand, as well as applications and proposed registrations.
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Geographical indications
European Union Geographical Indications and changes to legislation
Restrictions apply to the use of certain geographical indications terms on products as a result of the New Zealand – European Union Free Trade Agreement entering into force.
Making a complaint against a registered trans-Tasman patent attorney
You may file a complaint against a registered trans-Tasman attorney if you believe that they have fallen short of defined standards for professional behaviour.
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Plant Variety Rights
PVR Journal
The NZ PVR Journal contains information that the Commissioner is required, by the Plant Variety Rights Act 1987, to publish.
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Patents
Fees
Here you will find the current schedule of fees for patent services.
News and updates
Update to Trade Mark practice guidelines
IPONZ has recently updated its Conflicting Goods and Services list, which provides guidance on whether goods or services are similar to other goods or services.
Manage IP
Search, apply, maintain and renew all registered forms of Intellectual Property using the case management facility.
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 …
