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Plant Variety Rights
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This page outlines how to apply for a grant of Plant Variety Rights, which provide certain exclusive rights relating to a new plant variety.
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The Journal - March 2016
The March 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 .
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Patents
Hearings
Opposition to grant of a patent – Patents Act 1953
Any person may oppose the grant of an accepted patent application within three months of its publication in the Journal.
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The Journal - June 2016
The June 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 .
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Geographical indications
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Waiheke Island
Waiheke Island - A geographical indication for wine registered with the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ).
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Have your say on schedule of costs changes for IPONZ hearings
IPONZ is currently seeking feedback on several updates to its schedule of costs for hearings.
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Marrakesh Treaty enters into force
The Copyright (Marrakesh Treaty Implementation) Amendment Act entered into force on 4 January 2020.
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New Zealand and United Kingdom reach Agreement in Principle on comprehensive free trade agreement
The NZ Government has recently reached an Agreement in Principle with the UK on a high quality, comprehensive and inclusive free trade agreement.
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The Journal - July 2022
The July 2022 edition of the Journal is now available.
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Decisions of the Commissioner – December 2022 and January 2023
Decisions of the Commissioner issued in December and January are now available.
