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Practice guidelines
Māori advisory committee and Māori trade marks
This document provides guidelines on sections 177-180 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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The Patent Examination Manual
Section 39: Contents of complete specification
(1) Every complete specification must— (a) disclose the invention in a manner that is clear enough and complete enough for the invention to be performed by a person skilled in the art; and (b) disclose the best method of performing the invention that is…
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Technical guidance
Use of foreign test reports for DUS testing in New Zealand (2022 Act)
In some cases, the PVR Office may use overseas knowledge and expertise for the examination of a variety.
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The Journal - April 2024
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