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Absolute grounds - General

Get IP Trade marks Practice guidelines Absolute grounds - General

This document provides guidelines on whether absolute grounds exist for refusing registration of a trade mark. In particular, these guidelines concern the absolute grounds for refusal stipulated in section 17 of the Trade Marks Act 2002. These Guidelines do not constrain the judgement and discretion of…

How to file a proceeding

Get IP Trade marks Trade Mark Hearings How to file a proceeding

Log into our case management facility using your user ID. Select the Proceeding menu on the left hand side of the screen and select the relevant proceeding typelink. Enter the relevant information and documents and click Submit . You…

Update to trade mark practice guidelines

News and updates Update to trade mark practice guidelines

IPONZ has updated its guidelines on International Non-Proprietary Names (INNs), INN stems and offensive trade marks.

The Journal - March 2026

News and updates The Journal - March 2026

The March 2026 edition of the Journal is now available.

Regulation 147: Extension of time in exceptional circumstances

Get IP Patents The Patent Examination Manual Regulation 147: Extension of time in exceptional circumstances

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