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Copyright
Interested in understanding how copyright may apply to your work? Check out some basic information around copyright we have pulled together for you below.
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Copyright
Crown copyright
Crown copyright protects work created or owned by the New Zealand government, including government forms, codes of practice, official press releases and public records.
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Patents
International
A patent only protects an invention in one country or region (eg Europe). While there is no such thing as a worldwide patent, international patent law can make it easier to get patents granted in a number of different countries.
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Designs
Practice guidelines
Filing design convention documents - guidelines superseded 8 February 2012
The Design Regulations 34(2) and 34(3) require an applicant to lodge certified convention documents and verified translations of the foreign language parts of convention documents at IPONZ at the time an application is made or within three months of the application date. IPONZ is not in…
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Hawke’s Bay / Hawkes Bay
Hawke’s Bay / Hawkes Bay - A geographical indication for wine registered with the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ).
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Patents
Hearings
Pre-hearing directions
If you are directly involved in a hearing at our office, there are guidelines you can follow to ensure that your hearing takes place with minimal issues.
News and updates
Decisions of the Commissioner – October 2023
Decisions of the Commissioner issued in October are now available.
Protecting and registering your IP
By registering your intellectual property (IP) you are helping protect your businesses position in the market. Registering IP helps you own your ideas, so you can maximise the value of your intangible assets.
Below are some basics you could consider in your journey to IP registration.
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