IPONZ News and Updates

Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand Journal - January 2026

The Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand has published the January 2026 edition of its Journal. This edition includes general information and details on patent, trade mark, and design applications and registrations.

Commissioner Decisions - December 2025 and January 2026

The Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ) has published Commissioner decisions issued in December 2025 and January 2026. These decisions cover trade mark matters such as costs, interlocutory issues, revocations, invalidity, and oppositions, as well as a patent examination decision.

Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand Journal - February 2026

The Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ) has announced the availability of the February 2026 edition of its Journal. The publication includes general information and details on patent, trade mark, and design applications and registrations.

IPONZ Commissioner Decisions - February 2026

The Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ) has published the Commissioner's decisions issued in February 2026. These decisions cover trade mark opposition and invalidity cases, with links provided to view the full details of each case.

Updated Trade Mark Practice Guidelines on INNs and Offensive Marks

The Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ) has updated its Absolute Grounds - General practice guidelines for trademarks. The changes focus on sections related to International Non-Proprietary Names (INNs) and offensive trade marks. These updates provide revised guidance on the examination of trade mark applications concerning these specific areas.