Manage IP
Search, apply, maintain and renew all registered forms of Intellectual Property using the case management facility.
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…
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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Patents
The Patent Examination Manual
Section 39: Contents of complete specification
Introduction – purpose of Section 39 1. A complete specification is a document that discloses how to perform an invention and defines the scope of patent protection. 2. Section 39 sets out the main requirements for complete specifications. This includes the parts of a specification,…
Glossary
A list of words or terms used on this website that have specific meanings in the area of intellectual property.
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Patents
Fees
Here you will find the current schedule of fees for patent services.
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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
Understanding the role of Intellectual Property in New Zealand’s Commercialisation Ecosystem
Intellectual property (IP) helps turn ideas into valuable assets that can be protected, commercialised and grown. Understanding how IP fits within New Zealand’s commercialisation ecosystem can help innovators make informed decisions about developing and bringing their ideas to market.
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Decisions of the Commissioner – July 2026
Decisions of the Commissioner issued in July 2026 are now available.
