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Update to Trade Mark practice guidelines
IPONZ has updated its practice guidelines in line with the entry into force of the European Union Free Trade Agreement Legislation Amendment Act 2024.
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Copyright
International protection
When your copyright is created with your original work in New Zealand, it is also recognised under the copyright laws of countries that have international agreements with New Zealand.
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Trade marks
International
International registrations designating New Zealand
The owner of an international trade mark registration can seek protection in New Zealand by designating New Zealand as part of their registration.
International cooperation
IPONZ fosters international relationships with other IP offices to benefit New Zealand business.
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Patents
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Searching existing patents before making an application is a good idea. It can save you time and money, and can also provide inspiration or historical information.
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Public submissions on the Marrakesh Treaty
8 January 2016 The Marrakesh Treaty is an international treaty that aims to increase access to published works for people with a print disability. This Treaty provides for copyright exceptions within national laws to improve visually-impaired people’s access to copyright works in accessible formats…
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World IP Day 2016 – Digital Creativity: Culture Reimagined
Films, TV, music, books, art, video-games – cultural works, have long crossed borders. But the internet era is transforming how consumable culture is created, distributed and enjoyed in markets that are expanding far beyond national boundaries. Ever more accessible digital technologies have swept away physical constraints,…
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Trade marks
Practice guidelines
Detailed information about our practices and procedures relating to aspects of the filing, examination, and registration of trade marks.
