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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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The Journal - January 2016
29 January 2016 The January 2016 edition of the Journal is now available. To view the sections of the journal select the link below: Patent, Trade Mark and Design applications and registrations .
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Trade marks
Practice guidelines
Series mark
Guidelines on whether an application for registration of more than one trade mark meets the criteria for a series of trade marks set out in the Trade Marks Act 2002. These guidelines do not constrain the judgement and discretion of the Commissioner of Trade Marks, and…
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Designs
Practice guidelines
Representations for designs - guidelines superseded 19 March 2012
Introduction This note reiterates and clarifies practices regarding the filing of representations for designs to be registered by IPONZ under the Designs Act 1953. The representations of a design serve to identify the design, so that a design applied to an article can be…
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Warning - Misleading invoices
Be aware of unsolicited or fraudulent IP protection, promotion or advertising services being offered to IP holders.
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Geographical indications
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Marlborough
Marlborough - A geographical indication for wine registered with the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ).
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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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Patents
The Patent Examination Manual
Regulation 82: Parent and divisional claims “for substantially the same matter”
This guideline outlines IPONZ’s practice on parent and divisional claims “for substantially the same matter” under regulation 82 . Regulation 82 82 Acceptance of complete specification The requirements prescribed for the purpose of section…
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Geographical indications
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Pisco
Pisco - A geographical indication for spirits registered with the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ).
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The Plant Variety Rights Journal - October 2021
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, 93 KB] Plant variety right applications and registrations