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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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Patents
Maintain
Once you have filed a patent application, there are a number of things you can do to maintain your application or registration.
News and updates
The Journal - February 2016
The February 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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Plant Variety Rights
Technical guidance
Technical guidance (Plant Variety Rights Act 2022)
The technical guidance published to date under the Plant Variety Rights Act 2022 is listed below. Please note that some technical guidance published under the Plant Variety Rights Act 1987 may also remain relevant…
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Patents
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Guide to searching of the patent register
This page contains guidance on searching for patent applications and granted patents in the New Zealand Patents Register.
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Geographical indications
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Central Otago
Central Otago - A geographical indication for wine registered with the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ).
News and updates
Improvements to the IPONZ online case management facility
Improvements to the IPONZ online case management facility as of 3 August 2017.
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Have your say: Review of Primary Business Data on NZBN Register
Consultation on proposed changes to NZBN Primary Business Data
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Decisions of the Commissioner – June 2018
Decisions of the Commissioner issued in June are now available online.
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The Journal - January 2020
The January 2020 edition of the Journal is now available.
