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Goriška Brda
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400th anniversary of Statute of Monopolies
29 May 2024 marks the 400th anniversary of the Statute of Monopolies, a major milestone for the sturdy roots of our intellectual property system that has supported a thriving forest of innovation ever since.
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IPONZ and CNIPA launch Patent Prosecution Highway programme
IPONZ has partnered with the China National Intellectual Property Administration on a Patent Prosecution Highway pilot programme.
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Copyright
File sharing infringement
File sharing makes digitally stored information available for others to access across the internet. Multiple users can share content using peer-to-peer networks or applications, but these may open copyright owners to infringement.
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Patents
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Once you have filed a patent application, there are a number of things you can do to maintain your application or registration.
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Plant Variety Rights
Technical guidance
Technical guidance (Plant Variety Rights Act 2022)
The technical guidance published to date under the Plant Variety Rights Act 2022 is listed below. Please note that some technical guidance published under the Plant Variety Rights Act 1987 may also remain relevant…
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Guide to searching of the patent register
This page contains guidance on searching for patent applications and granted patents in the New Zealand Patents Register.
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Central Otago
Central Otago - A geographical indication for wine registered with the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ).
The joint trans-Tasman registration regime
A joint registration regime ensures that patent attorneys in New Zealand and Australia have the necessary skills to provide services in both jurisdictions.
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Plant Variety Rights
Technical guidance
Availability and supply of plant material for PVR purposes (2022 Act)
The PVR Office will set deadlines for plant material to be made available for testing.
