IPONZ conducts formal and substantive examinations of designs. IPONZ automatically starts the substantive examination within 15 days of receiving the design application, no need for the applicant to submit a specific request separately, the applicant has 12 months (can be extended up to 3 months) to overcome the defect to meet the grant conditions, IPONZ only examines Novelty of exterior design. Designs can only be transferred to others after they have been granted a patent.
- Description of New Zealand Design Authorization and Annual Fee
- How long does it take for a New Zealand invention patent application to be granted?
- How long is the deadline for industrial design applications in New Zealand?
- Features of New Zealand design patent application process
- Whether the New Zealand industrial design application can be converted
- How long does it take to authorize an industrial design in New Zealand?
- Whether a New Zealand industrial design application can apply for a combined appearance
- Whether the New Zealand invention patent application can be type-converted
- New Zealand invention patent application novelty grace period
- Can the priority right of New Zealand invention patent application be restored?