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Updates to release of information
Updated fact sheets relating to the Release of Information under the Patents Acts.
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Geographical indications
Practice guidelines
Requirements for defining GI boundaries
Boundaries define the location and extent of the named geographical indication’s (GI’s) “territory, region or locality” that is being claimed as the “geographical origin” of a wine or spirit under the Act.
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Geographical Indications (Wine and Spirits) Registration Act and Regulations come into force
The Geographical Indications (Wine and Spirits) Registration Act and Regulations come into force today. The Act creates a register for wines and spirits, which will be administered by IPONZ.
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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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Schedule of costs changes for IPONZ hearings from 1 February 2019
The IPONZ Hearings Office has reviewed and consulted on the proceeding costs schedules for Trade Marks and Patents. These changes are the result of reviews between the IPONZ Hearings Office, the Hearings Technical Focus Group, the IPONZ Assistant Commissioners, and wider consultation. In IPONZ trade…
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IPONZ services during COVID-19
IPONZ’s online services will continue to be available as normal, with some allowance provided for issues related to COVID-19.
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Hearings Guidelines on Applications for Revocation
IPONZ has recently updated its hearings guidelines relating to applications for trade mark revocation.
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Trade marks
Apply
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.
