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IPONZ supporting small business roadshow
IPONZ is pleased to be supporting the upcoming Taking Care of Business Roadshow – a series of 16 events to be held around the country from June to October this year. Download the PDF file [PDF, 1 MB] Whether…
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Patents
Hearings
New Zealand accession dates for overseas patent specifications
Evidence of the date an overseas published patent specification was available in New Zealand is required to support the ground of prior publication in opposition or revocation proceedings. IPONZ has compiled tables of these records where known, as well as the location of the records.
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IPONZ closed for Labour Day – 24 October 2016
IPONZ’s office will be closed for business on Labour Day, Monday, 24 October 2016.
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Decisions of the Commissioner - October 2016
Decisions of the Commissioner issued in October 2016 are now available online.
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Geographical indications
Practice guidelines
Right of appeal
There is a right of appeal from decisions of the Registrar to the High Court.
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Geographical indications
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Wairarapa
Wairarapa - A geographical indication for wine registered with the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ).
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Candidates sought for Trans-Tasman IP Attorneys Board
The Trans-Tasman IP Attorneys Board is currently seeing a New Zealand representative.
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Practice notices
Historical
The following past notices have been superseded by changes in patent practice or legislation.
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The Journal - January 2019
The January edition of the Journal is now available.
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New patent and trade mark fees will commence from 13 February 2020
Updates to IPONZ’s patent and trade mark fees will come into force on 13 February 2020.
