Redefine what you expect from an international business

1. application path

1. Single national approach;

2. Madrid international registration of trademarks.

2. trademark type

At present, New Zealand adopts the description of goods and services in the 11th edition of the Nice Classification and accepts multiple applications in one form. The elements that can be registered as trademarks in New Zealand are: words, names, graphics, slogans, color combinations, sounds, smells, dynamic images, holograms, etc.

3. to submit documents

1. Applicant information;

2. Trademark drawings;

3. List of goods and/or services sought to be protected and international categories;

4. Priority information, generally without the need to provide a copy of the priority text, if the priority is not in English, a certified translation in English must be submitted at the time of the request of IPNOZ;

5. No power of attorney is required for trademark registration in New Zealand.

4. Review Form

IPONZ will generally review the application within 15 working days after receiving it. The review process includes formal review and distinctive review and search for similar trademarks. If there is a problem, the applicant will be notified or a compliance report (ComplianceReport) will be issued, and the applicant can make changes, supplements, etc. or give a reply. If IPONZ ultimately determines that the application does not meet the conditions for registration, it will be rejected. If the applicant is not satisfied with the final decision, the applicant may request a review by the Trade MarkCommissioner. If you are not satisfied with the decision of the Trademark Commissioner, you can appeal to the High Court of New Zealand (High Court) within 3 months after the application is made public. If no objection is raised or the objection is not established, IPONZ will grant registration and issue a registration certificate to the applicant.

5. protection period

10 years.

6. Application Language

English/Maori