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Plant Variety Rights
Technical guidance
Availability and supply of plant material for PVR purposes (1987 Act)
The content below relates to applications filed before 24 January 2023. If you filed your plant variety rights application after 24 January 2023, please refer to our Technical Guidance section for current guidance. Technical Guidance Availability for Plant Variety Rights…
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Patents
Renewal
You may need to pay application maintenance or patent renewal fees depending on the amount of time that has passed since your original filing date.
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Geographical indications
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Martinborough
Martinborough - A geographical indication for wine registered with the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ).
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Geographical indications
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Cognac
Cognac - A geographical indication for spirits registered with the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ).
News and updates
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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Kiwi innovators show how to “Dream it. Do it. Own it” with IP
IPONZ now provides more resources to help raise awareness and understanding of intellectual property in New Zealand.
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The Journal – June 2020
The June 2020 edition of the Journal is now available.
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The Plant Variety Rights Journal - April 2021
The latest quarterly edition of the Journal is now available. Choose from the links below to view the sections of the Journal: General information [PDF, 372 KB] Plant variety right applications and registrations
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Patents
The Patent Examination Manual
Sections 129 and 165: Changing the Ownership of Patents or Patent applications
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.
