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Update to Trade Mark Practice Guidelines
IPONZ has updated its practice guidelines to include guidance on limiting and non-limiting terms in goods and services specifications.
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Decisions of the Commissioner – July 2021
Decisions of the Commissioner issued in July are now available online.
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Humble ‘weed’ shows promise in fight against climate change
Plant Variety Rights (PVR) have protected breeders in New Zealand since 1975, today they are showing promise in the fight against climate change.
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Expedited examination for patent applications
You can request for us to examine your patent application ahead of its expected schedule. In these instances, you will need to provide documents justifying your request.
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Have a new, cool, or novel design you would like to register? Find out everything you need to know to get started below. From what a design is, through to how to apply, we have compiled a basic intro to registered designs for you.
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