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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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Patents
Fees
Here you will find the current schedule of fees for patent services.
News and updates
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.
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Plant Variety Rights
PVR Journal
The NZ PVR Journal contains information that the Commissioner is required, by the Plant Variety Rights Act 1987, to publish.
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The Plant Variety Rights Journal - April 2026
The latest quarterly edition of the Journal is now available. Choose from the links below to view the sections of the Journal: General information [PDF, 233 KB] Plant variety right applications and registrations
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Processing times for applications and correspondence.
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Trade marks
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Registering a trade mark is a good way to protect your brand and reputation. There are some things you need to consider before submitting a trade mark application.
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Search, apply, maintain and renew all registered forms of Intellectual Property using the case management facility.
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Decisions of the Commissioner – March 2026
Decisions of the Commissioner issued in March 2026 are now available.
