Designs | New Zealand | Renewal Requirements

Initial Registration Term

• a design is registered for an initial 5 year term commencing from the official date of registration.

Renewal Terms

• an initial registration can be renewed for two additional terms of 5 years each, giving a maximum total registration term of 15 years from the registration date;
• a renewal fee is normally payable during a current term of registration.

Late Renewal | Risks

• a renewal fee can be paid late up to a maximum of 6 months after it falls due during a renewal grace period;
• a late renewal fee must be accompanied by an additional late fee;
• please note there is a prejudicial risk associated with late renewals and it is recommended that renewals are paid in good time before they fall due.

Initial Registration Term

• when a trademark is registered it is registered for an initial 10 year term commencing from the official registration date;
• all designated countries on an international registration will have the same date of renewal being the official registration date of the international trade mark;
• the renewal date will not change for subsequently designated countries.

Renewal Term

• a trademark registration can be renewed for further 10 year terms at any time during the last 12 months of the current applicable term of registration;
• there is no limit to the number of times a registration may be renewed provided the registration is validly maintained.

Late Renewal | Risks

• a renewal fee can be paid late up to a maximum of 6 months after it falls due during a renewal grace period;
• a late renewal fee must be accompanied by a late surcharge fee;
• please note there is a prejudicial risk associated with late renewals and it is recommended that renewals are paid in good time before they fall due.