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Decisions of the Commissioner – May 2023
Decisions of the Commissioner issued in May are now available.
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Trade marks
Trade Mark Hearings
Evidence
Introduction In simple terms, evidence has been defined as “facts or testimony in support of a conclusion, statement or belief”.[Footnote id="2724-1" HasPlaceholder="1"] Evidence plays an important part in many proceedings before the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand ( IPONZ ). For instance, if an…
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Trade marks
International
Maintain an international trade mark
Maintenance of an international registration designating New Zealand (NZD), such as changes of name and ownership, and renewals and cancellations, is primarily done directly with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
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Trade marks
International
International registrations designating New Zealand
The owner of an international trade mark registration can seek protection in New Zealand by designating New Zealand as part of their registration.
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The Journal - June 2023
The June 2023 edition of the Journal is now available.
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Trade marks
Apply
Registering a trade mark is a good way to protect your brand and reputation. There are some things you need to consider before submitting a trade mark application.
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Practice guidelines
Assignments and transmissions
Guidelines on the assignment or transmission of a trade mark application or a trade mark registration 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…
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Trade marks
Practice guidelines
Transitional provisions
Guidelines on the transitional provisions in the Trade Marks Act 2002. These guidelines do not constrain the judgment and discretion of the Commissioner of Trade Marks, and each application will be considered on its own merits.
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The Plant Variety Rights Journal - July 2023
The latest quarterly edition of the Journal is now available. Choose from the links below to view the sections of the Journal: General information [PDF, 89 KB] Plant variety right applications and registrations
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Decisions of the Commissioner – June 2023
Decisions of the Commissioner issued in June are now available.
