Applications now open for WIPO Global Awards 2024 FEB 1, 2024 The WIPO Global Awards 2024 is a competition that recognises SMEs who have made good use of IP for commercial purposes.
Bill introduced to add European geographical indications to the New Zealand register JAN 26, 2024 The European Union Free Trade Agreement Legislation Amendment Bill will amend legislation to protect a large number of European Union geographical indications in New Zealand.
Decisions of the Commissioner – November 2023 DEC 7, 2023 Decisions of the Commissioner issued in November are now available online. Select the links to see the decisions.
Improvements to the IPONZ case management facility NOV 23, 2023 We’ve made a number of improvements to our case management facility as of 23 November 2023.
Expediting examination of patent applications NOV 16, 2023 IPONZ has recently added guidance on requesting expedited examination for Patent applications.
Decisions of the Commissioner – October 2023 NOV 3, 2023 Decisions of the Commissioner issued in October are now available.