We are reviewing the Geographical Indications (Wine and Spirits) Registration Act 2006 (the GIs Act).

The Authorised Entities listed below have notified the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment under section 69(2) of the Copyright Act 1994 that they intend to begin activities under section 69A of the Copyright Act 1994.

The Government is developing a whole-of-government approach to address the issues raised in the Wai 262 inquiry. This creates an opportunity to take a holistic approach to protecting mātauranga and taonga Māori in the intellectual property system.

IP Australia and MBIE sought feedback on the performance of the trans-Tasman patent attorney registration regime. IP Australia also sought feedback on the Australian trade marks attorney registration regime.

We have reviewed the Plant Variety Rights Act 1987.

This page provides background to the current review of the Plant Variety Act 1987.

We developed a 'living' Māori engagement plan for the Plant Variety Rights Act 1987 review.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is asking for feedback on the Geographical Indications (Wine and Spirits) Registration Act 2006 as part of reforms needed to meet negotiated terms of our Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Union.

This page is about the protection of new plant varieties and our review of the Plant Variety Rights Act 1987.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is asking for feedback on changes to New Zealand’s registered geographical indications regime.