Patents: New Zealand
General Information
International Agreements : Paris Convention & PCT.
Patent Types : Standard Patents
Novelty Requirements : Worldwide for publication and Local for use.
Claiming priority : Yes – within 12 months
Examination : Yes – Substantive examination
Protection Period : 20 Years
Publication : Yes – 18 months from Priority date.
Annuity Payments : 4th, 7th, 10th and 13th years.
Grace period for Annuity payments : 6 Months
Compulsory Licensing : Yes – may be granted if the Patent is not adequately worked.
Working or nominal working of Patents/Inventions : Working is only required to avoid Compulsory Licensing.
Filing Requirements
Patent Filing Requirements
- Name & Address of the Applicant(s).
- Name & Address(es) of Inventor(s).
- Specifications, Claims & Drawings of the Patent.
- Priority details – If claiming priority.
PCT National Phase Requirements
- Name & Address of the Applicant(s).
- Name & Address(es) of Inventor(s).
- Specifications, Claims & Drawings of the Patent.
- Priority details – If claiming priority.
- Publication Number of PCT application.
- Verified English translation of Published PCT specification and amendments (if published in non-English language).