Intellectual property protection

Intellectual property protection is about safeguarding your best ideas, unique designs, and innovative inventions. Find out more about how intellectual property protection works in New Zealand and overseas markets.

An introduction to IP

Learn about protecting your business concepts, branding and designs with intellectual property protection.

Protecting intellectual property

Intellectual property (IP) can be as valuable, if not more valuable, than your physical assets. Learn about IP management so you can protect your IP.

Copyright in New Zealand

What is copyright and when can it be used to protect a commercial concept? Find out with this article.

Copyright protection overseas

Know where your intellectual property stands when it comes to protection overseas.

What is a trade mark?

Trade marks are one of the most widely used tools for protecting intellectual property. Find out how to use them with this article.

What is a patent?

If you think you have an invention worth patenting, find out how you can protect it.

What is a design?

A Registered Design protects the visual appearance of an article. Find out how you can protect the visual appearance of your product by registering its design.

Assess your intellectual property

Use this healthcheck to gauge and improve the intellectual property (IP) health of your business.

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