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Updates to hearings guidelines
IPONZ has recently updated a number of guidelines relating to trade mark and patent proceedings.
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The Journal – September 2021
The September 2021 edition of the Journal is now available.
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Have your say: Consultation on the trans-Tasman patent attorney registration regime review
Consultation is open until 2 February 2022 on a consultation paper for the trans-Tasman patent attorney registration regime review.
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Decisions of the Commissioner – January 2022
Decisions of the Commissioner issued in January are now available online.
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Improvements to the IPONZ case management facility
Improvements to the IPONZ case management facility as of 15 September 2022.
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The Journal - March 2023
The March 2023 edition of the Journal is now available.
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Updates to the Patents Examination Manual
IPONZ has updated its Patents Examination Manual to clarify our practices on exclusions to patentability, and on the filing of verified English translation documents.
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Alternative dispute resolution
Parties to a hearing may also use alternative dispute resolution to settle their matter, using either the WIPO ADR service or an arbitrator or mediator who is skilled in IP matters.
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