Under New Zealand law, the Commissioner of Patents has
the discretion to correct an error or omission in the patent register, any
patent, or any other document issued under the Act. A recent decision by
the New Zealand Patent Office
Important changes to New Zealand divisional patent practice
As of 5 June 2026, the validity of divisional
applications filed under the New Zealand Patents Act 1953 (1953 Act) will
be assessed according to the higher validity standards of the Patents Act
2013 (2013 Act). This change, implemented by
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