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Improvements to the IPONZ case management facility

DEC 8, 2022

We’ve made a number of improvements to our case management facility as of 8 December 2022.

Decisions of the Commissioner – November 2022

DEC 6, 2022

Decisions of the Commissioner issued in November are now available.

Twelfth Edition of the Nice Classification

DEC 1, 2022

The Twelfth Edition of the Nice Classification comes into force on 1 January 2023.

New Patents Examination Manual sections

DEC 1, 2022

IPONZ has introduced new sections for its Patents Examination Manual to clarify our practices involving financial interests and corrections or error for patent

The Journal - November 2022

NOV 25, 2022

The November 2022 edition of the Journal is now available.

Have your say: Consultation on Geographical Indications Act

NOV 21, 2022

Consultation on the Geographical Indications (Wine and Spirits) Registration Act 2006 in conjunction with implementation of the EU-NZ Free Trade Agreement is no

Humble ‘weed’ shows promise in fight against climate change

NOV 8, 2022

Plant Variety Rights (PVR) have protected breeders in New Zealand since 1975, today they are showing promise in the fight against climate change.

Decisions of the Commissioner – October 2022

NOV 7, 2022

Decisions of the Commissioner issued in October are now available online.

Update to Trade Mark Practice Guidelines

NOV 7, 2022

IPONZ has updated its practice guidelines to include new Annexure General entries, and clarify how we consider applications that may have reached an impasse.

The Journal - October 2022

OCT 28, 2022

The October 2022 edition of the Journal is now available.