Trademarks: New Zealand

General Information:

Classification : International Classification, single-class filing.

Claiming priority under Paris Convention: Yes.

Registrable: Trademarks, certification marks, service marks.

Time from filing to registration : 18 months.

Registration Duration : 7 years from filing date.

Renewal Duration : 14 years.

Renewal Application: Within 12 months before expiry.

Publication : After acceptance, in New Zealand Patent Office Journal.

Opposition Period : 3 months.

Use: Non-use for 5 years following registration makes the registration vulnerable to attack; it is possible to file an intent-to-use application in New Zealand.