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                        IPONZ wishes to clarify that only a single copy or instance of a "statement of novelty" is required to accompany an application and representations to register a design. The statement need not be signed.  The traditional practice of requiring three copies of the statement of…
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        
                    
                
             
            
        
            
            
                
                
                    
                        
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