News and updates
Changes announced to Plant Variety Rights settings
The Government has announced changes to the Plant Variety Rights (PVR) Act aimed at improving confidence and certainty for plant breeders and importers operating in New Zealand.
News and updates
Parliament passes the Patents Amendment Bill
The Patents Amendment Bill was passed by Parliament on 30 May 2026.
News and updates
Decisions of the Commissioner – April 2026
Decisions of the Commissioner issued in April 2026 are now available.
News and updates
Decisions of the Commissioner – May 2026
Decisions of the Commissioner issued in May 2026 are now available.
Case studies
Mevo
Gaining their own trade mark, and licensing other brands’ software IP, this unique car rental company got moving faster than ever.
News and updates
Warning: Unsolicited emails on IP rights
Some businesses are receiving unsolicited emails that may be scams. The emails call for immediate action on IP rights.
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…
The Journal
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 …
Manage IP
Search, apply, maintain and renew all registered forms of Intellectual Property using the case management facility.
News and updates
The Journal - June 2026
The June 2026 edition of the Journal is now available.
