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The Journal – August 2021
The August 2021 edition of the Journal is now available.
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The Journal - October 2021
The October edition of the Journal is now available.
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Improvements to the IPONZ case management facility
Improvements to the IPONZ case management facility as of 31 March 2022.
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Patents
The Patent Examination Manual
Regulations 38-44: Agent changes
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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The Plant Variety Rights Journal - July 2023
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, 89 KB] Plant variety right applications and registrations
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Plant Variety Rights
Technical guidance
The duration of DUS testing and fee requests
For each PVR application, the PVR Office will outline an expected timeframe for testing and examination, as well as fees.
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Geographical indications
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Peket-Pekêt / Pèket-Pèkèt de Wallonie
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Стралджанска Мускатова ракия / Мускатова ракия от Стралджа / Straldjanska Muscatova rakya / Muscatova rakya from Straldja
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Bürgstadter Berg
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