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Statement of novelty for designs
IPONZ wishes to clarify that only a single copy or instance of a "statement of novelty" is required to accompany an application and representations to register a design. The statement need not be signed. The traditional practice of requiring three copies of the statement of…
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Trade Mark Hearings
How you can be heard
Regulations 122, 125, 126 and 127 — New Zealand Legislation After all the evidential steps in the proceeding are completed, you will need to decide how you wish to be heard. Your options are: (a) On the papers already…
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Amended Patents, Trade Mark and Design Regulations gazetted
Amendments to the Patents Regulations 2014, the Trade Mark Regulations 2003, the Trade Marks (International Registration) Regulations 2012, and the Design Regulations 1954 have been notified in the New Zealand Gazette as of today.
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Trade marks
Practice guidelines
Absolute grounds - Geographical indications
This document provides guidelines on section 20(1) of the Trade Marks Act 2002. These Guidelines do not constrain the judgement and discretion of the Commissioner of Trade Marks, and each application will be considered on its own merits.
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The Journal - October 2018
The October edition of the Journal is now available.
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The Journal - October 2022
The October 2022 edition of the Journal is now available.
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