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About IP
Intellectual property (IP) rights protect the expression of your idea in something you have made or created. IP is fundamental for most businesses, and is a tool for creativity, innovation, and even education. If you are unfamiliar with IP, see our overview …
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Copyright
File sharing infringement
File sharing makes digitally stored information available for others to access across the internet. Multiple users can share content using peer-to-peer networks or applications, but these may open copyright owners to infringement.
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Trade marks
International
Taking your business overseas? Apply for a trade mark in over 100 participating countries with a single application.
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Trade marks
International
Apply for an international trade mark
To file for an international application using IPONZ as the Office of Origin, you'll need to complete our online application form.
Support
To access our online services, you need to be a registered user of our online case management facility.
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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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Plant Variety Rights
Naming and labelling varieties
It is important that you identify your variety as protected in the marketplace by stating this on all labels and promotional material.
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
Updates to release of information held by IPONZ
IPONZ has updated our fact sheets relating to the Release of Information under the Designs Act, Patents Acts, and Trade Marks Act. Three new fact sheets are now available for reference: Designs Act 1953 and Trade Marks Act 2002 fact sheet …
