Decisions of the Commissioner – November 2019 DEC 10, 2019 Decisions of the Commissioner issued in November are now available online.
Have your say: Consultation on Discussion Paper on geographical indications DEC 5, 2019 Consultation is open until 27 March 2020 on a discussion paper for the protection of geographical indications proposed by the European Union as part of the EU-N
Reminder on final round of New Zealand patent attorney examinations under transitional arrangements NOV 22, 2019 IPONZ reminds all remaining candidates that the registration deadline for the final round of New Zealand patent attorney examinations is on 1 February 2020.
Decisions of the Commissioner – October 2019 NOV 14, 2019 Decisions of the Commissioner issued in October are now available online.
Update on Regulatory Systems (Economic Development) Amendment (No 2) Bill NOV 14, 2019 Royal assent has been given to the Regulatory Systems (Economic Development) Amendment (No 2) Bill affecting Intellectual Property legislation.
Update to Hearings Guidelines for Trade Marks NOV 7, 2019 IPONZ has recently updated its hearings guidelines relating to costs awards and how parties may be heard.
WIPO update on the implications of a ‘no-deal’ Brexit, and more NOV 6, 2019 The following updates may be of interest to New Zealand users of Intellectual Property (IP) services.
Kiwi Business Boost launches in the Hawke’s Bay 11-21 November OCT 23, 2019 Business.govt.nz launches Kiwi Business Boost in November 2019, starting in the Hawke’s Bay.