E-business enhancements
Overview Logon tools 3.E-filing and IPONZ acknowledgements 4.Latest online search engine – Commissioners’ Decisions 5.Tips & trends 6.Future projects
New look launched – 18 August 2008 Improved searching, navigation and layout Enhanced content – plant varieties & copyright. rebuild
User Account Help Line:
Archive search engine for your e-filed correspondence
E-filing receipting / confirmation
E-filing receipt attachment
Launched -13 October 2008 E-filing - editable form and document upload facility Benefits: Automatic filing receipt Online payment options - credit card or direct debit account Register database – image resolution. Designs Online
Launched – October 2008 E-filing applications and national phase entries. Benefits: Automatic filing receipt & online payment options Behind-the-scenes IPONZ process management improvement. Patents Online
Paper & electronic filing data
Launched – late February 2009 Database library with search engine Patent, Design and Trade Mark Decision Index documents. Decisions of the Commissioner Online
To be introduced - second quarter 2009 IPONZ will send reminder and examination letters via Expected benefits: Reduce mailing and print costs Increase delivery timeframes. IPONZ correspondence project
Case file document archive Expected benefits: Correspondence history Status and next action information Password protected access. Online File Record Project
Website feedback lead improvements Development of Government to Business XML interfaces for applications and renewal processes Replacement of transactional system What’s next ?
E-filing Document uploading byte maximums: Correspondence Online 10 MB TM, P, & D Applications Online 20 MB Fee schedules with form hyperlinks New Zealand Patent Attorney Register Journal issues - industrial exhibition listings. Tools & Tips
Help line: IPONZ User ID & online access general inquires case file hearings
Have you received my mail? Can this deadline be extended? What are you payment options? Can we get an invoice for that? How do I get on the kiwi patent attorney register? Top 5 frequently asked questions