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Decisions of the Commissioner
Decisions of the Commissioner issued in April are now available online. Select the links to see the decisions. Trade marks Number Mark First Party Second Party Document Title…
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Country code update
As of 11 April 2016, the Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market (Trademarks and Designs) (OHIM) has changed its name to the European Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). The IPONZ online case management facility and the country code information in the journal webpage …
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IPONZ closed for Queen's birthday - 6 June 2016
Our website will remain available on this date. Please note the following important considerations: If the deadline for filing an application or document falls on 4, 5 or 6 June 2016, then the application or document will be filed on time if filed…
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Review of New Zealand’s ASEAN FTA
Consultation on ASEAN Australia New Zealand Free Trade Agreement.
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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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The Plant Variety Rights Journal - January 2019
The latest quarterly edition of the Journal is now available.
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The Journal - July 2019
The July edition of the Journal is now available.
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Protecting your intellectual property in China
Safeguarding your IP is critical in China. Specific areas you’ll need to consider are trade marks, patents, trade secrets and copyright, along with non-disclosure agreements and registering Chinese character marks.
