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Decisions of the Commissioner – July 2025
Decisions of the Commissioner issued in July 2025 are now available.
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Patents Amendment Bill passes first reading
The Patents Amendment Bill received its first reading in Parliament on 17 July 2025.
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The Patent Examination Manual
Section 9: Disclosure to be disregarded in certain circumstances
1) For the purposes of section 8, the disclosure of matter constituting an invention must be disregarded if one or more of the following applies: (a) that disclosure occurred during the 1-year period immediately preceding the filing date of the patent application and the disclosure…
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Patents Amendment Bill call for submissions
The Patents Amendment Bill is being considered by the Economic Development, Science and Innovation Committee. Public submissions on the Bill close Thursday, 4 September 2025.
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IPONZ platform is getting an upgrade
We’re upgrading the New Zealand Intellectual Property Office (IPONZ) platform to deliver a more modern, secure, and user-friendly experience.
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Update to trade mark practice guidelines
IPONZ has updated its guidelines about trade mark specifications.
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Champagne
Champagne - A geographical indication for wine registered with the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ).
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Practice guidelines
Amendments to trade mark applications
Introduction Sections 37 and 38 of the Trade Marks Act 2002 (the Act) provide for the amendment of trade mark applications. These guidelines focus on amendments that may be made to national trade mark applications, including the withdrawal or the alteration of a national trade mark…
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Practice guidelines
Certification marks
Guidelines on certification trade marks under the Trade Marks Act 2002. These guidelines do not constrain the judgment and discretion of the Commissioner of Trade Marks, and each application will be considered on its own merits.
