NZ national phase entry deadline & filing requirements for US attorneys

An outline noting differences to US practice

The New Zealand PCT national phase entry deadline is 31 months from the priority date.

If the international application has been published and is in English, to enter the national phase in New Zealand we will need:

• the international patent application number (or publication number); and
• copies of any amendments made during the international phase.

If the international application has not been published, we will also require a copy of the application.

If the international application is not in English, a verified English translation of the application and any amendments filed during the international phase will also be required.

We do not require any documentation signed by or for the applicant(s) and/or inventor(s), e.g. we do not require a Power of Attorney, declaration or assignment as in the US.

See also:

• New Zealand patent applications – from national phase entry or Convention filing to grant and beyond
• New Zealand Convention application – deadline and filing requirements
• Australian patent applications – from national phase entry or Convention filing to grant and beyond

Experienced Australian patent attorneys to care for your clients’ New Zealand PCT national phase applications.