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Case studies
Inhibit Coatings
Eldon Tate knew he needed to protect his world leading antimicrobial technology before going to market.
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Trade marks
Practice guidelines
Absolute grounds - Distinctiveness
Guidelines on whether absolute grounds exist for refusing registration of a trade mark. In particular, this document concerns the absolute grounds for refusal stipulated in section 18 of the Trade Marks Act 2002. These Guidelines do not constrain the judgement and discretion of the Commissioner of…
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Patents
The Patent Examination Manual
The Patent Examination Manual (the 'Manual') sets out our practices under the Patents Act 2013 and the Patents Regulations 2014. The Manual is set out according to the relevant sections of the Patents Act 2013.
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Trade Mark Hearings
Invalidity of registration of trade mark
Any aggrieved person may apply to have a trade mark registration declared invalid, based on specific grounds provided by law.
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Plant Variety Rights
Technical guidance
The Technical Questionnaire
The technical questionnaire is required for every application for Plant Variety Rights and can be considered to be part of the application page.
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Geographical indications
Practice guidelines
Registrar may establish GI committee
The Registrar may, if he or she thinks fit, establish a geographical indications committee (committee) in relation to an application.
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The Patent Examination Manual
Regulation 147: Extension of time in exceptional circumstances
We grant and register intellectual property (IP) rights in New Zealand. Our services help you protect your innovations so that you get the full economic benefit of your IP.
