The Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ) is the government agency responsible for the granting and registration of intellectual property rights. Specifically patent, trade mark, design and plant variety rights. Innovation and creativity are important elements in gaining a competitive edge in the marketplace and for many business ventures intellectual property is one of their most important assets. Through the provision of our services, IPONZ aims to ensure people realise the full economic potential of their intellectual property. Find out more on our website: www.iponz.govt.nz/about-iponz/. Please read our terms of use before you engage with us through social media channels. These terms of use tell you what to expect from us, and what we expect from you, when using our social media channels: https://www.iponz.govt.nz/about-iponz/terms-of-use/ We do not provide customer service through our social media channels. If you have a case-specific query please contact us via alternative means: https://www.iponz.govt.nz/contact-us/
