The New Zealand Parliament has passed the Patents Amendment Bill, which introduces targeted changes to the way certain divisional patent applications will be examined. The changes affect any divisional application which was filed after 5 June 2026 and is governed by the long-repealed Patents Act 1953 (sometimes referred to as “1953 Act divisionals”). Although the Patents Act 2013 has superseded the 1953 Act for more than a decade, transitional provisions in the 2013 Act have

Catalyst Intellectual Property is pleased to have been recognised again in the IAM Patent 1000 rankings, with the firm retaining its Silver rank for patent prosecution in New Zealand. The IAM Patent 1000 is an annual guide to leading patent firms and practitioners, based on qualitative research, peer feedback, client input, and assessment of firms’ patent expertise, market presence, and sophistication of work. Firm Award: 🥈 Silver in Prosecution In addition to the firm

The Catalyst Intellectual Property trade mark team is happy to have consolidated and improved its position in the WTR 1000 rankings for 2026. WTR 1000 is a definitive guide identifying the top trade mark professionals in key jurisdictions around the globe. WTR 1000 comments: Catalyst IP is known for delivering practical and high-quality advice and services. With offices stationed in Auckland and Wellington, the firm caters to a diverse client base across all industries fro

Catalyst Intellectual Property is proud to announce that we have been named New Zealand’s leading firm for Trade Mark Prosecution at the 16th annual Asia IP Awards, held on 6 November 2025 in Kuala Lumpur. The Asia IP Awards are determined entirely by votes from more than 5,000 in-house counsel across Asia, Europe and the Americas, recognising exceptional IP service and client trust. Being selected as New Zealand’s top firm for trade mark prosecution reflects the strength of

We have become aware of a template email being sent to New Zealand businesses, purportedly from a New Zealand law firm, advising that...