Case studies
XFrame
An innovative building frame idea gained XFrame a registered design, and a lesson on the importance of timing for patent protection.
News and updates
Decisions of the Commissioner – June 2024
Decisions of the Commissioner issued in June are now available.
Case studies
One Percent Collective
Kind is the new cool. A small Wellington based team make it easy to give one percent of your income to some smaller, cool, Kiwi-based charities.
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BuzzTech
A newfound love for beekeeping sent Julian McCurdy on a mission to create new tech to monitor beehive health.
Plant variety rights
Plant variety rights are a unique and not often used type of IP. Check out some basics below.
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Geographical indications
Practice guidelines
Current practice guidelines
These practice guidelines set out our practices under the Geographical Indications Registration Act 2006 (“the Act”) and the Geographical Indications Registration Regulations 2024. They provide more detail of certain aspects of our practices relating to GI examination. The guidelines are updated regularly, and occasionally include…
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Geographical indications
Respond to compliance report
If we assess an application to register a (GI) and find that it doesn’t comply with the Act or Regulations, we’ll email the applicant a compliance report.
Release of information
You may submit requests for official information via our online request service.
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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Geographical indications
Application guidance
In New Zealand, you can apply to register GIs for wine and spirits. This guide outlines the requirements you need to prepare and submit as part of your application.
