IPONZ Trade Mark Practice Guidelines Meeting Minutes

The Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ) held a Technical Focus Group meeting on July 2, 2025. Key updates included progress on examiner recruitment, stable pendency times, and an upcoming revision of the Conflicting Goods and Services List to align with Nice Classification changes effective January 1, 2026. Plans are also underway to update practice guidelines on offensive marks, INNs, and Plant Variety Rights, with fee consultations expected in late 2025.

MARAD Notice: Foreign-Built Vessel Use in US Coastwise Trade

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is seeking public comments on a request to allow a foreign-built vessel, the S/V Bodacious, to operate in U.S. coastwise trade. MARAD will determine if this use would adversely affect U.S. vessel builders or businesses using U.S.-built vessels.

MARAD Notice on Foreign-Built Vessel Use in Coastwise Trade

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is seeking public comments on a request to determine if the coastwise use of a specific foreign-built or rebuilt vessel would adversely affect U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses. This notice outlines the process for submitting comments to assist MARAD in its determination.

MARAD Notice: Foreign-Built Vessel Use in US Coastwise Trade

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is seeking public comments on a request to determine if the coastwise use of a foreign-built vessel would adversely affect U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses. The comment period closes on April 1, 2026.

Foreign Vessel Use Request for BELLATRIX

The Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for DC (CSOSA) has posted a request for the use of the foreign vessel BELLATRIX in coastwise trade. The document is available for review on Regulations.gov.

Foreign Vessel Use Request for NORMA JEAN Vessel

The Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for DC (CSOSA) has published a notice regarding a request for the use of the foreign vessel NORMA JEAN in coastwise trade. The document indicates that there are no downloadable documents available but provides a link to the request itself.

Request for Foreign Vessel Use in Coastwise Trade

The Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for DC (CSOSA) has issued a notice regarding a request for the use of a foreign vessel, the IMAGINE, in coastwise trade. This notice pertains to specific maritime trade regulations.

MARAD Notice on Foreign-Built Vessel Coastwise Trade

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) has received a request to determine if a foreign-built vessel, the M/V Norma Jean, can be used in U.S. coastwise trade. MARAD is publishing this notice to solicit public comments on whether this proposed use would adversely affect U.S. vessel builders or businesses that use U.S.-built vessels.

Foreign Vessel Coastwise Trade Request for SWEET ESCAPE

The Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for DC (CSOSA) has received a request for the use of a foreign vessel, the SWEET ESCAPE, in coastwise trade. This notice serves to inform the public of the request, as no documents are available for direct viewing or download.

MARAD Notice: Foreign-Built Vessel Coastwise Trade Comment Request

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is seeking public comments on a request to allow a foreign-built vessel, the M/V Grand Adventure, to engage in coastwise trade. This notice is part of a determination process to assess potential adverse effects on U.S. vessel builders and businesses using U.S.-built vessels.