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Geographical indications
Practice guidelines
Relationships between registered GIs and other rights
The interface between registered GIs and other rights is prescribed by the Act and by certain amendments to other legislation, such as the Trade Marks Act 2002.
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Geographical indications
Practice guidelines
Priority dates
The GI Act establishes a “first in time” priority system for the registration of GIs.
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Patents
The Patent Examination Manual
Section 40: Amendment of complete specification before acceptance
Before the acceptance of a complete specification, the applicant may, in the prescribed manner, amend that specification.
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Trade marks
International
Apply for an international trade mark
To file for an international application using IPONZ as the Office of Origin, you'll need to complete our online application form.
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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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Patents
Hearings
Opposition to grant of a patent - Patents Act 2013
Any person may oppose the grant of an accepted patent application within three months of its publication in the Journal.
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Patents
The Patent Examination Manual
Current
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. Patents Act 2013 — New…
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The Journal - October 2025
The October 2025 edition of the Journal is now available.
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Trade marks
Practice guidelines
Annexure General
This document outlines the correct classification of some goods and services that are more difficult to classify. This Annexure does not constrain the judgment and discretion of the Commissioner of Trade Marks, and each application will be considered on its own merits.
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Patents
The Patent Examination Manual
Regulation 82: Parent and divisional claims “for substantially the same matter”
This guideline outlines IPONZ’s practice on parent and divisional claims “for substantially the same matter” under regulation 82 . Regulation 82 82 Acceptance of complete specification The requirements prescribed for the purpose of section 74(1)(b) of the Act are— …
