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Decisions of the Commissioner – October 2021
Decisions of the Commissioner issued in October are now available online.
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Trade marks
Practice guidelines
Renewal and restoration
This document provides guidelines on renewal and restoration of a trade mark registered under 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.
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MBIE seeks public submissions on TPP patent term extensions
Consultation on regulations implementing the patent term extension provisions in the Trans-Pacific Partnership Amendment Bill.
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The Journal - January 2019
The January edition of the Journal is now available.
News and updates
The Journal – July 2021
The July 2021 edition of the Journal is now available.
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Trade marks
Examination process
Opposing registration
When an application for registration of a trade mark is accepted, the application is advertised in the Journal. Any person who wishes to oppose the registration of the trade mark can do so within three months from the date of advertisement in the Journal.
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Patent Technical Focus Group meeting updates
The Patents Technical Focus Group (TFG) provides a forum for communication between client representatives and IPONZ in relation to the provision of technical patent intellectual property services in New Zealand. The Patents TFG regularly meets to discuss feedback on proposed practices and upcoming publications. Its…
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Meeting notes for Hearings Technical Focus Group
The IPONZ hearings technical focus group meeting notes are now available online.
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Geographical indications
Practice guidelines
GIs comprising Māori word(s) or imagery
GIs comprising Māori word(s), imagery or having Māori significance, will need to go to the Māori Advisory Committee for advice.
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Designs
Practice guidelines
Current practice guidelines
