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Plant Variety Rights
Plant Variety Rights Act Review
A new Plant Variety Rights Act 2023 entered into force in January 2023, following a review of the Plant Variety Rights Act 1987.
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Trade marks
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Registering a trade mark is a good way to protect your brand and reputation. There are some things you need to consider before submitting a trade mark application.
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Trade marks
International
Prepare to apply for NZ Office of Origin trade marks
To apply for an international application using the Madrid Protocol, you must have a New Zealand trade mark application or registration.
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Plant Variety Rights
Naming and labelling varieties
It is important that you identify your variety as protected in the marketplace by stating this on all labels and promotional material.
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Incorporation of patent attorney firms
Information about recording and notifying changes with IPONZ when patent attorney firms incorporate.
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Geographical indications
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Northland
Northland - A geographical indication for wine registered with the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ).
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Geographical indications
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Prosecco
Prosecco - An application to register a geographical indication for wine with the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ).
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Expediting examination of patent applications
IPONZ has recently added guidance on requesting expedited examination for Patent applications.
Plant variety rights
Plant variety rights are a unique and not often used type of IP. Check out some basics below.
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Geographical indications
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