Refund policy
This page outlines IPONZ’s refund policy. IPONZ will only refund relevant fees under specific circumstances.
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Warning: Unsolicited emails on IP rights
Some businesses are receiving unsolicited emails that may be scams. The emails call for immediate action on IP rights.
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The Journal - July 2026
The July 2026 edition of the Journal is now available.
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Geographical indications
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Bannockburn
Bannockburn - An application to register a geographical indication for wine with the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ).
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Unsolicited emails and other scams
Learn how to identify and avoid IP-related scam emails, including fake copyright claims and trade mark registration notices, and what to do if targeted
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The Journal - August 2026
The August 2026 edition of the Journal is now available.
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Trade marks
Trade Mark Hearings
Pre-hearing directions
If you are directly involved in a hearing at our office, there are guidelines you can follow to ensure that your hearing takes place with minimal issues.
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Trade marks
Trade Mark Hearings
Revocation of registration of trade mark
Any aggrieved person may apply to have a trade mark registration revoked, based on specific grounds provided by law.
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Trade marks
Trade Mark Hearings
Evidence
Introduction In simple terms, evidence has been defined as “facts or testimony in support of a conclusion, statement or belief”. Evidence plays an important part in many proceedings before the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand ( IPONZ ). For instance, if an owner of…
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Decisions of the Commissioner – August 2026
Decisions of the Commissioner issued in August 2026 are now available.
