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The Patent Examination Manual
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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— …
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Guide to searching of the patent register
This page contains guidance on searching for patent applications and granted patents in the New Zealand Patents Register.
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Geographical indications
Application guidance
In New Zealand, you can apply to register GIs for wine and spirits. This guide outlines the requirements you need to prepare and submit as part of your application.
Glossary
A list of words or terms used on this website that have specific meanings in the area of intellectual property.
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Designs
Practice guidelines
Changes to assignment of designs
From 13 February 2012 there will be a change in practice relating to the assignment of designs: the filing of a request to record an assignment of a design will only be possible after the design has been registered. Any request to…
