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Plant Variety Rights
Technical guidance
Policy on plant material ownership
Key principles PVRO provides effective communication with variety owners with respect to the use of plant material and DNA profiles. PVR acknowledges that plant material should only be made available to any party, other than the variety owner, in such a way that the legitimate…
News and updates
The Journal - October 2016
The October edition of the Journal is now available. To view the sections of the journal select the links below: General Information Patent, Trade Mark and Design applications and registrations
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Geographical indications
Fees
All fees relating to geographical indications.
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Geographical indications
Practice guidelines
Registrar may obtain advice
If the Registrar thinks it necessary, they may obtain advice on, and may consult about, any matter relating to an application for the registration of a GI, including opposition to an accepted application, or the registrability of a GI.
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Geographical indications
Register
Central Otago
Central Otago - A geographical indication for wine registered with the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ).
Case Studies
Baker Gramercy
Registering their trade mark early meant Baker Gramercy’s brand was protected as their reputation for authentic, fresh-baked goods took off.
News and updates
Decisions of the Commissioner – March 2019
Decisions of the Commissioner issued in March are now available online.
News and updates
The Journal - October 2019
The October edition of the Journal is now available.
News and updates
Decisions of the Commissioner – February 2020
Decisions of the Commissioner issued in February are now available online.
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Patents
The Patent Examination Manual
Amendment of description, claims and drawings of Treaty applications
Introduction 1. This guideline outlines IPONZ consideration of amendments of the description, claims and drawings made to Treaty applications prior to entry into national phase. 2. The following amendments to Treaty applications may be made during the international phase: the correction of…
