IPONZ conducts formality examination and substantive examination of invention patent applications. The applicant/anyone can submit a request for substantive examination no later than 5 years from the date of application. If there is a request for review, the substantive review cannot be carried out until the 5-year period expires.
- Whether the New Zealand invention patent application can be type-converted
- Whether the New Zealand invention patent application can be DAS
- Whether the New Zealand industrial design application can be converted
- How long does it take for a New Zealand invention patent application to be granted?
- Can the priority right of New Zealand invention patent application be restored?
- Is a New Zealand industrial design application eligible for DAS?
- How long is the PCT period for New Zealand invention patent application
- Novelty grace period for industrial design applications in New Zealand
- New Zealand Invention Patent Application Authorization and Annual Fee Instructions
- Features of New Zealand design patent application process