Multiple designs are allowed in one design application only if the designs belong to the same set (usually used or sold at the same time).
via Paris Convention : 6 months from earliest priority date.
Multiple designs are allowed in one design application only if the designs belong to the same set (usually used or sold at the same time).
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.
no
yes
2-4 years
10 years
6 months
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.
Reinstatement of priority on grounds of "due care" and "unintentional/due care" is accepted.