New Zealand

We grant and register intellectual property (IP) rights in New Zealand. Our services help you protect your innovations so that you get the full economic benefit of your intellectual property. operational functions: process and examine patent, trade mark, design, plant variety right and geographical indication applications, implement international agreements, conduct dispute hearings about intellectual property registrations/eligibility, contribute to intellectual property rights policy development, act as a receiving officer for the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), respond to requests for information, provide assistance including information and training to customers, and collect application volumes data.