News and updates
The Journal - June 2018
The June edition of the Journal is now available.
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The Journal - November 2018
The November edition of the Journal is now available.
News and updates
Decisions of the Commissioner – January and February 2019
Decisions of the Commissioner issued in January and February are now available online.
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Regulatory Systems (Economic Development) Amendment Act 2019 enters into force
The Regulatory Systems (Economic Development) Amendment Act 2019 has entered into force as of 13 January 2020.
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Improvements to the IPONZ online case management facility
Improvements to the IPONZ online case management facility as of 18 June 2020.
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Brexit transition: Changes to international trade mark registrations designating the European Union (EU)
The following updates may be of interest to filers of New Zealand Office of Origin (NZOOs) – international registrations filed via IPONZ which designated EU as a region for protection.
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The Journal – February 2021
The February 2021 edition of the Journal is now available.
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New Hearings Guidelines on disputes under the Patents Act 2013
IPONZ has recently updated our hearings guidelines relating to patents.
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New standard for presenting biological patent sequence listings
A new World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) standard on patent information and documentation is expected to come into force on 1 July 2022.
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Updates to the Patents Examination Manual
IPONZ has updated its Patents Examination Manual to clarify our practice for situations where a divisional patent application’s claims overlap with those of its parent.
