Patents and Intellectual Property

Sites

About Patents

From PIPERS, Patent Attorneys

Copyright Council of New Zealand

The aim of the Copyright Council is to protect, preserve, develop and promote the rights of copyright creators and owners to New Zealand's best, long-term advantage.

Copyright Protection in New Zealand

General information about copyright protection in New Zealand. Written by the Ministry of Economic Development, Intellectual Property Policy Group.

Guide to Protection of Innovation & Goodwill

A basic overview of intellectual property law in New Zealand. From James & Wells, Patent Attorneys

Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand Te Hou Rahui Hanga Hou

The Information Library includes guides to Trademark searching and Patents.

Notes for Inventors

from PL Berry and Associates, Patent Attorneys

Patent Protection in New Zealand

General information about patent protection in New Zealand. Written by the Ministry of Economic Development, Intellectual Property Policy Group.

Plant Variety Rights Office

Administers the Plant Variety Rights Act 1987 under which grants of plant variety rights may be issued to breeders for their new plant varieties.

Protecting and Exploiting Intellectual Property

A general summary of the main areas of intellectual property law. From Schuch & Company, Patent Attorneys

Trade Mark Protection in New Zealand

General information about trade mark protection in New Zealand. Written by the Ministry of Economic Development, Intellectual Property Policy Group.