About IP
Plant variety rights
Plant Variety Rights fees
List of fees payable for Plant Variety Rights.
About IP
Designs
Examination process
Once submitted, your application to register a design will be examined by the following process.
About IP
Overview
IP business management
Intellectual property is a valuable collection of business assets. Regardless of what product a business makes or service it provides, it will encounter, create and use IP. To survive and grow, a business needs to know how to capture, protect and manage IP, and how to…
News and updates
The Journal - July 2015
31 July 2015 The July 2015 edition of the Journal is now available. To view the sections of the journal select the links below: General Information . Patent, Trade Mark and Design applications and registrations .
News and updates
The Journal - December 2015
22 December 2015 The December 2015 edition of the Journal is now available. To view the sections of the journal select the links below: General Information Patent, Trade Mark and Design applications and registrations .
News and updates
The Journal - January 2016
29 January 2016 The January 2016 edition of the Journal is now available. To view the sections of the journal select the link below: Patent, Trade Mark and Design applications and registrations .
News and updates
Patent attorney exams 2016 – Dates and deadlines
Applications to sit the patent attorney exams are due on Friday 8 April 2016. New Zealand Patent Attorney Examinations will be held between Tuesday 28 June to Thursday 30 June 2016. Read more about the exams. Read more about…
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Public submissions on the Geographical Indications Amendment Bill
The Geographical Indications (Wine and Spirits) Registration Amendment Bill (“The GI Amendment Bill”), which amends the GI Act to ensure a smooth registration process, was introduced to Parliament on 3 November 2015. It was debated for the first time on 17 March 2016, and will go…
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Decisions of the Commissioner
Decisions of the Commissioner issued in February and March are now available online. Select the links to see the decisions. Trade marks Number Mark First Party Second Party …
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Trade marks
Practice guidelines
Introduction to the Trade Marks Act 2002
Introductory comments on 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.
