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…
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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…
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Update to trade mark practice guidelines
IPONZ has updated its guidelines on International Non-Proprietary Names (INNs), INN stems and offensive trade marks.
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The Journal - March 2026
The March 2026 edition of the Journal is now available.
