Trademark Registration in New Zealand

New Zealand is a member of the Madrid Protocol. Applications can be filed through the Madrid Protocol or directly through a local attorney. A simply signed power of attorney is required. An image of the mark must be provided. For applications by legal entities, the company stamp is required. A list of the classes in which the mark will be used must be provided. A multi-class application system is used, based on the international Nice Classification. The term of protection is 10 years. The trademark can be used indefinitely by renewing it every 10 years. After examination, the mark is published in the official bulletin for 3 months, during which third parties may file oppositions. There is an obligation to use the mark within a certain period. Renewal is required every 10 years.