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.
- Whether the New Zealand invention patent application can be DAS
- How long is the protection period of industrial design in New Zealand?
- Features of New Zealand design patent application process
- How long is the PCT period for New Zealand invention patent application
- How many years is the protection period of New Zealand invention patent application
- Which is the competent authority for invention patent applications in New Zealand?
- Description of New Zealand Design Authorization and Annual Fee
- Features of New Zealand invention patent application process
- Can the priority right of New Zealand invention patent application be restored?
- Whether the New Zealand invention patent application can be type-converted