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Enrolments open for IP courses
Victoria University of Wellington has recently announced a series of postgraduate IP course offerings for 2018. These courses are accredited under the trans-Tasman patent attorney registration regime for the purpose of qualifying to become a registered patent attorney. These courses are available on…
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The Journal – January 2021
The January 2021 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 117-128: Restoration of patents and 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.
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Decisions of the Commissioner – November 2021
Decisions of the Commissioner issued in November are now available online.
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Updates to Patents Examination Manual
IPONZ has updated its Patents Examination Manual to remove ambiguous references, and clarify deadlines in situations where non-substantive responses are received in response to an examination report.
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Decisions of the Commissioner – May 2022
Decisions of the Commissioner issued in May are now available online.
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Twelfth Edition of the Nice Classification
The Twelfth Edition of the Nice Classification comes into force on 1 January 2023.
Applying for registration as a trans-Tasman IP attorney
Parties who intend to practice as a patent attorneys in New Zealand must first be registered under the joint trans-Tasman registration regime.
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Plant Variety Rights
Technical guidance
Availability and supply of plant material for PVR purposes
The PVR Office will set deadlines for plant material to be made available for testing.