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Patents
The Patent Examination Manual
Current
The Patent Examination Manual (the 'Manual') sets out our practices under the Patents Act 2013 and the Patents Regulations 2014. The Manual is set out according to the relevant sections of the Patents Act 2013. Patents Act 2013 — New…
The Journal
List of IPONZ notified industrial or international exhibitions
The information in the table below is compiled from IPONZ journal publications. For information about how to request notification, please see our Notification of an industrial or international exhibition page. Event name Event location Event dates Journal…
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Trade marks
Practice guidelines
Annexure to Computer Services
Outlines the correct classification of computer, telecommunication and online goods and services that are more difficult to classify. This Annexure does not constrain the judgment and discretion of the Commissioner of Trade Marks, and each application will be considered on its own merits.
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Trade marks
Practice guidelines
Annexure General
This document outlines the correct classification of some goods and services that are more difficult to classify. This Annexure does not constrain the judgment and discretion of the Commissioner of Trade Marks, and each application will be considered on its own merits.
News and updates
The Journal - October 2023
The October 2023 edition of the Journal is now available.
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Timeframes
Processing times for applications and correspondence.
News and updates
Changes to IPONZ procedure for PCT applications
We are making small changes to our procedure for PCT applications received by our office.
News and updates
Update to Trade Mark Practice Guidelines
IPONZ has updated its practice guidelines to clarify our practices on trade mark applications that involve non-fungible tokens, virtual goods and services, and manufacturing services.
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Patents
Apply
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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Patents
Search
Searching existing patents before making an application is a good idea. It can save you time and money, and can also provide inspiration or historical information.
