Trademark registration in New Zealand | Trademark | Trademarkcart
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Trademark registration in New Zealand is governed by the Trade Marks Act 2002, providing essential protection that can also come from public recognition. The application process requires a legal address in New Zealand and typically takes 2-4 weeks for an initial response, with full registration taking a minimum of 6 months. Registered trademarks are valid for 10 years and can be renewed for additional 10-year periods.
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- 1. Benefits of Trademark registration in New Zealand
- 2. In New Zealand, the prevailing trademark legislation is the Trade Marks Act 2002. The principles of âcommon lawâ apply. Trademark protection is achieved by registration. It can also be obtained by adequate public recognition. Enforcing a non-registered trademark is expensive and can be hard, formal registration is encouraged.
- 3. 1. A trademark application has to be registered and filed before the New Zealand Government Agency.
- 4. 2. A legal address for service located in New Zealand must be advised to the New Zealand Government Agency at the time of applying.
- 5. 3. Foreign applicants do not need a domestic registration.
- 6. 4. The application process involves a formal review, an examination of distinctiveness and a search for earlier trademarks.
- 7. 5. It takes approximately 2-4 weeks before an office action is issued by the New Zealand Government Agency for trademarks, however, a minimum of 6 months applies from filing to full registration.
- 8. 6. The action period is 3 months after publication in the Official Journal of Trade Marks.
- 9. 7. Trademark registration in New Zealand is valid for 10 years and starts with the registration date. The registration is renewable for periods of 10 years.