Apply For Register Trade Mark in New Zealand
- Before you can apply for trademarks you must be able to have IPO examiners look through the register on your behalf, to check if the trademark you’re looking for is being used by someone else. This cost is 40 dollars per course, which includes GST.
- Additionally, you will require an initial advice report (PA). This report from the IPO office will determine whether the proposed mark is distinctive enough to your sector that it could be used as trademark.
- Both reports can be applied for online using this the link.
- Once you have received the reports, you’ll have time to consider whether you want to change, stop or go ahead with your application for a trade mark.
If you decide to keep registering your trademark, fill out and fill out an application form as well as pay for the cost.
Office Locations and Contacts
New Zealand Intellectual Property Office
Freephone within New Zealand 0508 447 669
Freephone service from Australia
1800 796 338
International callers
+64 3 962 2607
Fees
- Search Report Class Fee: $40
- The preliminary advice document (PA) $40 per class
- Trademarks cost $115 per person (excluding GST) to be registered in addition to $350 per course (excluding GST) to renew each 10 years.
Validity
Trademark registrations is renewed every 10 years. To ensure that your registration is maintained, you have to renew the trade mark before the deadline. The cost of renewal of the registration is NZD 350 per category (excluding tax).
Processing Time
It takes the IPO approximately 15 working days for them to look over your application and provide their decision.
The Information You Need
If you’re an applicant for the position, you’ll need your address and name. If you’re applying on behalf of someone else or a company else, you must have the information about your name and address prepared.
Documentation is needed
This process provides you with details on how to apply for a trademark registration within New Zealand.
Other uses for the Document/Certificate
A trade mark identifies a unique product or service.
What are the reasons to register your trademark registered?
- Only the exclusive rights to utilize the Trade name across New Zealand to promote the products and/or services it represents.
- Make use of the symbol that represents the trade mark
- Legal protections to stop other people from imitating your image.
- A well-designed trade mark will differentiate your business from other businesses.
- Enhances the value of your business which can grow over time as the company’s name becomes well-known in the marketplace.
- You may assign or sell the trademark to a different person or company or license its use to others.
External Links
New Zealand Intellectual Property Office
