Making a complaint against a registered trans-Tasman patent attorney
You may file a complaint against a registered trans-Tasman attorney if you believe that they have fallen short of defined standards for professional behaviour.
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Update to Trade Mark practice guidelines
IPONZ has recently updated its Conflicting Goods and Services list, which provides guidance on whether goods or services are similar to other goods or services.
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Decisions of the Commissioner - December 2025 and January 2026
Decisions of the Commissioner issued in December 2025 and January 2026 are now available.
IPONZ platform upgrade
IPONZ is undergoing a major platform upgrade. This page provides information, advice, and guidance to help you get ready for it, including what to expect, when changes are happening, and how to stay informed throughout the transition.
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Decisions of the Commissioner – February 2026
Decisions of the Commissioner issued in February 2026 are now available.
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Geographical indications
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Pisco
Pisco - A geographical indication for spirits registered with the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ).
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The Journal - February 2026
The February 2026 edition of the Journal is now available.
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The Journal - January 2026
The January 2026 edition of the Journal is now available.
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Trade marks
Practice guidelines
Māori advisory committee and Māori trade marks
This document provides guidelines on sections 177-180 of the Trade Marks Act 2002. These guidelines do not constrain the judgement and discretion of the Commissioner of Trade Marks, and each application will be considered on its own merits.
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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…
