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Decisions of the Commissioner - December 2016
Decisions of the Commissioner issued in December are now available online. Select the links to see the decisions. Trade marks Decision Subject Hartman Pacific Pty Ltd v Harkness & Young Limited [2016]…
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Decisions of the Commissioner - March 2017
Decisions of the Commissioner issued in March are now available online. Select the links to see the decisions. Trade marks Decision Subject Glaxosmithkline Consumer Healthcare (UK) IP Limited [2017] NZIPOTM…
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Geographical indications
Practice guidelines
Requirements for foreign GIs
Application requirements to register a foreign GI.
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Update on Regulatory Systems (Economic Development) Amendment (No 2) Bill
Royal assent has been given to the Regulatory Systems (Economic Development) Amendment (No 2) Bill affecting Intellectual Property legislation.
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Decisions of the Commissioner – December 2020
Decisions of the Commissioner issued in December are now available online.
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The Journal – May 2021
The May 2021 edition of the Journal is now available.
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Geographical indications
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Bannockburn
Bannockburn - An application to register a geographical indication for wine with the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ).
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Decisions of the Commissioner – September 2022
Decisions of the Commissioner issued in September are now available online.
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Plant Variety Rights
Naming and labelling varieties
UPOV recommendations for variety denominations
Plant variety denominations should conform to internationally accepted guidelines. UPOV has provided recommendations regarding these denominations.
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The Journal - March 2024
The March 2024 edition of the Journal is now available.
