New Zealand

PCT - NATIONAL PHASE ENTRY

Patent Term: 20 years

Deadline: 31 months

Language: English

Translation: Verified English translation must be filed within 3 months of NPE

Charge for Excess Claims: No

Examination Request: Substantive examination must be requested within 5 years from the international filing date

Required Documents: POA required (if necessary), Assignment (if applicable), Priority Document (if applicable)

Annuities: Annuities due annually from the 4th year

Patent Term: 20 years

Deadline: 12 months

Language: English

Translation: Verified English translation required

Charge for Excess Claims: No

Examination Request: Substantive examination must be requested within 5 years from the filing date

Required Documents: POA required (if necessary), Assignment (if applicable), Priority Document (if applicable)

Annuities: Annuities due annually from the 4th year

Patent Term: 15 years

Deadline: N/A

Language: English

Translation: N/A

Charge for Excess Claims: N/A

Examination Request: N/A

Required Documents: POA (if necessary), Representations or drawings of the design, Statement of novelty, Priority document (if applicable)

Annuities: Renewal fees due every 5 years

Patent Term: 10 years

Deadline: N/A

Language: English

Translation: N/A

Charge for Excess Claims: N/A

Examination Request: N/A

Required Documents: POA (if necessary), Reproduction of the trademark, Priority document (if applicable), List of goods/services

Annuities: Renewal fees due every 10 years