Patents Precedents brings together the precedents, forms, procedures and information necessary to manage the grant, maintenance and revocation of patents in New Zealand.

The information in Patents Precedents will guide patent attorneys, legal practitioners and others who are required to oversee the grant of a patent through all steps of the process.

The precedents, forms and other desktop tools are supplemented with extensive commentary from the authors. The commentary follows a logical sequence, combining legislative references with extensive links to the appropriate documents.

Patents Precedents is an ideal resource for any law firm or legal practitioner required to provide advice on patents from time to time. Its comprehensive coverage also means it is equally appropriate for anyone who specialises in the field and requires a set of customisable precedents and process guides.

Patents Act 2013

• Practical Commentary

• Precedents
  • Statement of claim
  • Particulars of infringement
  • Counterstatement
  • Notice of opposition
  • Statement of case
  • Statement in support of re-examination request
  • Agent request under s 9(2)
  • Agreement to grant licence
  • Assignment A: Assignment before filing
  • Assignment B: Assignment of granted patent
  • Assignment C: Assignment of application
  • Assignment D: Confirmatory assignment
  • Authorisation of agent
  • Statutory declaration
  • Notice of entitlement
  • Translator's certificate
  • Request to notify an event

Patents Act 1953

• Introduction
• Applications
• Provisional and Complete specifications
• Opposition proceedings
• Revocation proceedings
• Renewal of patents
• Restoration proceedings
• Patents of addition
• Licences
• Patent applications in other countries
• Statutory forms from the Patents Regulations 1954

A glossary and useful contact addresses are also included.

Authors

• Elspeth Buchanan (Principal, P.L. Berry & Associates)
• Alan Chadwick (Infinity IP)
• Virginia Nichols (Patents Office)
• Karen Jackson