News and updates
Update on the Trans-Tasman Patent Attorneys Amendment Bill
Parliament’s Commerce Committee has reported back to the House on the Trans-Tasman Patent Attorneys Amendment Bill.
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Geographical indications
Application guidance
In New Zealand, you can apply to register GIs for wine and spirits. This guide outlines the requirements you need to prepare and submit as part of your application.
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Geographical indications
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Scotch Whisky
Scotch Whisky - A geographical indication for spirits registered with the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ).
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Improvements to the IPONZ online case management facility
Improvements to the IPONZ online case management facility as of 23 November 2017.
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The Journal - December 2018
The December edition of the Journal is now available.
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Search your new trade mark idea quickly and easily with a new tool
The new Trade Mark Check tool is now live and available as an option to search logos and word marks on the trade mark register.
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The Journal – May 2021
The May 2021 edition of the Journal is now available.
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The Journal - November 2021
The November edition of the Journal is now available.
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Plant Variety Rights
Technical guidance
Technical guidance (Plant Variety Rights Act 1987)
The technical guidance published to date under the Plant Variety Rights Act 1987 is listed below. Please note that some technical guidance published under the Plant Variety Rights Act 1987 remains relevant to the Plant Variety Rights Act 2022. This guidance…
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Decisions of the Commissioner – March 2024
Decisions of the Commissioner issued in March are now available.
