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IPONZ 2008 Archive
New trade mark classification search database
Not sure what class or how to describe your goods and services when filling out the New Zealand Trade Mark Application form? Check out the online 'Trade Mark Classification Search' search engine.
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Important notice regarding availability of online services
To ensure that the Ministry is able to meet the increasing demands of our online services we are upgrading the technology infrastructure.
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New trade mark practice guidelines
Two new guidelines have been introduced.
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Amendment to trade mark practice guidelines
A number of practice guidelines in relation to trademarks have been amended.
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Practice note - use of highlighter pens in correspondence
In an amendment to the general practice, IPONZ no longer accepts the use of highlighters (and similar relatively opaque ink markers) on paper correspondence of any category, including patent, design, trade mark and general correspondence.
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Amendment to patent form 43
With regard to patent correspondence and the change in practice regarding use of highlighter pens and coloured inks (such as red ink) which do not reproduce faithfully when scanned, the information provided in the practice notes issued in IFC 18 and 23 (relating to the making of amendments when a Patents Form 43 is filed) is now no longer valid.
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Hearings Office correspondence in inter-parte proceedings
The Hearings Office has noticed an increasing number of instances where correspondence has not been copied to the other side in inter-parte proceedings, or it is unclear from the letter that the correspondence has been copied.
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Applications for patent restoration and amendment after acceptance
To ensure that applications for amendment after acceptance under the Patents Act 1953 (section 38) and restorations (sections 35, 36 and 37) are received and dealt with efficiently the following points should be noted.
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Patent Attorney Exams 2008 – dates and deadlines
Applicants wishing to sit the patent attorney exams are required to notify the Commissioner of Patents in writing and pay the prescribed fee of $NZ25.00 + GST, per paper.
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Surrendering of patents under section 43 of the Patents Act
Where a patentee offers to surrender their patent under section 43, then the patentee should file a patent form 46 (regulation 107) ensuring that reasons are provided for the offer of surrender.
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Raising objections under section 17(1) – contrary to morality
IPONZ has reviewed its practice with regard to raising objections under s17(1) of the Patents Act 1953.
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New Trade Marks Manager appointed
Linda Cohen recently joined IPONZ as Manager – Trade Marks. Originally from the UK, Linda has been with the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants for the last nine years, for the majority of that time as Central Region Manager.
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Restoration of priority claims for PCT applications
The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) Rules have been amended to allow Member States acting as a Receiving Office or as a Designated Office to provide restoration of a priority claim up to two months beyond the 12 month Paris Convention deadline for international patent applications filed on or after 1 April 2007.
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IPONZ streamlines patent applications acceptance process
From 1 June 2008, IPONZ will be streamlining the patent applications acceptance process.
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IPONZ streamlines patent applications acceptance process
From 1 June 2008, IPONZ has streamlined the patent applications acceptance process.
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Changes to the Australian Patent and Trade Mark Attorney Regulatory and Discipline Regimes
On 1 July 2008, amendments to the Australian Patent Regulations 1991 (Chapter 20) and the Australian Trade Mark Regulations 1995 (Part 20) came into effect.
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Changes to PCT international fees
The World Intellectual Property Office has announced that international filing fees have increased, effective from 1 July 2008.
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Plant Variety Rights: Proposed change to closing dates for white clover and grass varieties
In April 2008 it was proposed to change the closing dates for White Clover and Grass varieties. This proposed change was placed in the Plant Variety Rights Journal No. 113.
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Changes to PCT International Phase fees
Due to exchange rate movements, fees under the PCT international phase are changing.
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New Patents Bill tightens up on patents process
The Patents Bill was introduced to Parliament on 9 July, and will replace the Patents Act 1953.
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Requesting Patent Foreign Filing Permits – Section 25(5) by e-mail
Where a New Zealand resident wishes to file an application for a patent abroad without first filing a corresponding patent application in New Zealand, then the resident must obtain a foreign filing permit from the Commissioner under section 25(5) before making the foreign patent application.
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IPONZ seeks feedback on sustainability initiatives
The Ministry of Economic Development has been actively pursuing the Government’s commitment to environmental sustainability, Govt3.
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Traditional Knowledge and Intellectual Property seminar
The Intellectual Property Policy Group of the Ministry of Economic Development and the Policy Directorate at Te Puni Kōkiri extend an open invitation to attend a seminar updating participants on the issues surrounding the protection of traditional knowledge within the context of the World Intellectual Property Organisation ("WIPO").
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IPONZ introduces Designs Online
The Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ) has introduced a new online service, Designs Online. This enables clients to apply for a Design online via the IPONZ website. This is one of many enhancements to the online services that are being introduced in the next few months.
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Proposed trade marks practice guideline amendment – Major event emblems
The Major Events Management Act 2007 (the Act) came into effect on 23 August 2007.
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Proposed trade mark practice guideline amendment – legal entity
IPONZ has reviewed its practice regarding the raising of concerns under section 32 of the Trade Marks Act 2002 (the Act) in situations where the name of an applicant company based overseas does not include the term ‘Limited’.
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Acting manager of Trade Marks team
Simon Gallagher is the acting manager of the Trade Marks team.
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Holiday hours
IPONZ will close for business at 5pm on Wednesday 24 December 2008 and reopen at 8.30am on Monday, 5 January 2009. Our website, http://www.iponz.govt.nz will be available 24 hours a day through this period.
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