Manage IP
Search, apply, maintain and renew all registered forms of Intellectual Property using the case management facility.
The Journal
List of IPONZ notified industrial or international exhibitions
The information in the table below is compiled from IPONZ journal publications. For information about how to request notification, please see our Notification of an industrial or international exhibition page. Event name Event location …
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Timeframes
Processing times for applications and correspondence.
Facts and figures
We collect data about patent, trade mark, design, and plant variety rights application volumes. This information is represented in Shockwave Flash format and the raw data is also available as a spreadsheet.
News and updates
Decisions of the Commissioner - December 2025 and January 2026
Decisions of the Commissioner issued in December 2025 and January 2026 are now available.
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Patents
Fees
Here you will find the current schedule of fees for patent services.
The Journal
The Journal of the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand contains information the Commissioner is required by the Patents Act 1953 and the Patents Act 2013 to advertise. It's a monthly publication consisting of a General Information section in PDF format, and, an online section for…
News and updates
The Journal - February 2026
The February 2026 edition of the Journal is 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.
News and updates
The Journal - January 2026
The January 2026 edition of the Journal is now available.
