1. E-business enhancements

2. Overview 1.www.iponz.govt.nzwww.iponz.govt.nz 2.Logon tools 3.E-filing and IPONZ email acknowledgements 4.Latest online search engine – Commissioners’ Decisions 5.Tips & trends 6.Future projects

3. New look launched – 18 August 2008 Improved searching, navigation and layout Enhanced content – plant varieties & copyright. www.iponz.govt.nzwww.iponz.govt.nz rebuild

5. User Account Help Line: +64 3 962 2583

8. Archive search engine for your e-filed correspondence

9. E-filing receipting / Email confirmation

10. E-filing receipt attachment

11. Launched -13 October 2008 E-filing - editable form and document upload facility Benefits: Automatic filing receipt Online payment options - credit card or direct debit account Register database – image resolution. Designs Online

12. Launched – October 2008 E-filing applications and national phase entries. Benefits: Automatic filing receipt & online payment options Behind-the-scenes IPONZ process management improvement. Patents Online

13. Paper & electronic filing data

16. Launched – late February 2009 Database library with search engine Patent, Design and Trade Mark Decision Index documents. Decisions of the Commissioner Online

18. To be introduced - second quarter 2009 IPONZ will send reminder and examination letters via email Expected benefits: Reduce mailing and print costs Increase delivery timeframes. IPONZ correspondence project

19. Case file document archive Expected benefits: Correspondence history Status and next action information Password protected access. Online File Record Project

20. Website feedback lead improvements Development of Government to Business XML interfaces for applications and renewal processes Replacement of transactional system What’s next ?

21.  E-filing Document uploading byte maximums: Correspondence Online 10 MB TM, P, & D Applications Online 20 MB  Fee schedules with form hyperlinks  New Zealand Patent Attorney Register  Journal issues - industrial exhibition listings. Tools & Tips

24. Help line: +64 3 962 2607 IPONZ +64 3 962 2583 User ID & online access Email: info@iponz.govt.nz general inquires info@iponz.govt.nz mail@iponz.govt.nz case file mailmail@iponz.govt.nz hearings@iponz.govt.nz hearings officehearings@iponz.govt.nz

25.  Have you received my mail?  Can this deadline be extended?  What are you payment options?  Can we get an invoice for that?  How do I get on the kiwi patent attorney register? Top 5 frequently asked questions