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Geographical indications
Using the geographical indications register
The GI register lists all geographical indications registered in New Zealand, as well as applications and proposed registrations.
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Geographical indications
European Union Geographical Indications and changes to legislation
Restrictions apply to the use of certain geographical indications terms on products as a result of the New Zealand – European Union Free Trade Agreement entering into force.
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Trade marks
Practice guidelines
Priority of trade mark applications
This document provides guidelines on the priority of trade mark applications under 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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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…
