News and updates
Kiwi innovators show how to “Dream it. Do it. Own it” with IP
IPONZ now provides more resources to help raise awareness and understanding of intellectual property in New Zealand.
News and updates
Decisions of the Commissioner – September 2018
Decisions of the Commissioner issued in September are now available online.
News and updates
Decisions of the Commissioner - April 2019
Decisions of the Commissioner issued in April are now available online.
News and updates
The Journal - September 2022
The September 2022 edition of the Journal is now available.
News and updates
Improvements to the IPONZ case management facility
Improvements to the IPONZ case management facility as of 13 April 2023.
Get IP
Trade marks
Trade Mark Hearings
Hearings Technical Focus Group
The Hearings Technical Focus Group is a forum where senior intellectual property and legal representatives meet with IPONZ to discuss Hearings Office practices, guidelines and other hearings related matters. Read the notes from the most recent meetings.
News and updates
Update to Patent Attorney registration, renewal and examination processes
IPONZ’s guidelines and procedures for Patent Attorney registration are being updated in preparation for the Patents (Trans-Tasman Patent Attorneys and Other Matters) Amendment Bill.
Get IP
Geographical indications
Practice guidelines
Detailed information about our practices relating to aspects of the filing, examination, and registration of geographical indications (GIs).
News and updates
Have your say: Consultation on Issues Paper for Intellectual Property Laws Amendment Bill
Consultation is open until 2 August 2019 on a Discussion Paper for the proposed Intellectual Property Laws Amendment Bill.
News and updates
Decisions of the Commissioner – January 2020
Decisions of the Commissioner issued in January are now available online.
