The Journal - April 2025

In accordance with section 223 of the Patents Act 2013, section 188 (1) of the Trade Marks Act 2002 and section 45(1) of the Designs Act 1953, the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand is open everyday except the following Official closed days: a. All Saturdays and Sundays b. Wellington Anniversary Day c. The holiday observed as Waitangi Day d. Good Friday and Easter Monday e. The holiday observed as ANZAC Day f. The holiday observed as the Sovereign’s birthday g. Te Rā Aro ki a Matariki/Matariki Observance Day h. Labour Day i. Christmas Day, to and including: • the 2nd day of January in any year when New Year’s Day falls on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday or • the 3rd day of January in any year when New Year’s Day falls on a Sunday or • the 4th day of January in any year when New Year’s Day falls on a Friday or Saturday.

Source: https://www.iponz.govt.nz/news/the-journal-april-2025/