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Trade marks
Practice guidelines
Introduction to the Trade Marks Act 2002
Introductory comments on 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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Trade marks
Practice guidelines
Rectification of registered trade marks
Guidelines on section 76 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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Patents
Patents Act 1953
Offers of license of right
For Granted Patents Offers of License of Right may be made at any time via our online systems. Offers of License of Right will be published in the next journal and will be subject to a two month opposition period.
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Patents
Hearings
Frequently cited patent cases
When making hearing submissions, the Commissioner does not require copies of the following cases: Ancare New Zealand Ltd v Cyanamid of NZ Ltd [2000] 3 NZLR 299 Amadeus Global Travel Distribution SA v Sabre Inc HC Wellington AP126/02, 14…
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Change in Commissioner of Patents, Trade Marks, Designs and Plant Variety Rights
On 2 February 2017, Mr Ross van der Schyff becomes the Commissioner of Patents, Trade Marks, Designs and Plant Variety Rights. Mr Van der Schyff is the General Manager of Business Integrity Services, Market Services Group at the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE).…
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Geographical indications
Hearings
The IPONZ Hearings Office is a specialist tribunal that is responsible for administering proceedings under the Geographical Indications Registration Act 2006 in a fair, efficient and cost-effective manner.
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The Journal - December 2017
The December edition of the Journal is now available.
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Abstract drawings now available for National Phase Entry applications
IPONZ has now resolved a previous issue relating to abstract drawings for National Phase Entry applications.
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Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement takes effect on 30 December 2018
The CPTPP and several associated amendments to the Copyright Act, Patents Act and Trade Marks Act will enter into force on 30 December 2018.
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The Decisions of the Commissioner – September 2019
The Decision of the Commissioner issued in September is now available online.
