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European Union Geographical Indications and changes to legislation

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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.

Priority of trade mark applications

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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.

Relationships between registered GIs and other rights

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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.

Priority dates

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The GI Act establishes a “first in time” priority system for the registration of GIs.

Section 40: Amendment of complete specification before acceptance

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Before the acceptance of a complete specification, the applicant may, in the prescribed manner, amend that specification.

Apply for an international trade mark

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To file for an international application using IPONZ as the Office of Origin, you'll need to complete our online application form.

Sections 117-128: Restoration of patents and patent applications

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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.

Opposition to grant of a patent - Patents Act 2013

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Any person may oppose the grant of an accepted patent application within three months of its publication in the Journal.

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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…