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Tobacco packaging legislation tests international treaties
New Zealand's proposed legislation forcing tobacco products into plain packaging could complicate international trade agreements.

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Case Studies

Hubco - Roof Racks
Hubco Automotive partners with CreateIP to achieve the best possible IP protection and strategy for their roof racks and accessories.

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CreateIP's insights and knowledge in the IP field are invaluable.

- Brett Hewlett, Comvita New Zealand

Patent Searching & Pre-Filing Assessment

For new research and development and trade marks CreateIP will investigate if any similar ‘prior art’ (such as designs, patents or general publications) exist in New Zealand and your key markets, before establishing the ‘freedom to operate’, patentability and registrability of your new innovations.

We can also keep a close eye out for new competitor activity, new innovations and IP status for patents or trade marks of interest.

Our findings are useful in commercialising new products by alerting you to partners, competitors and new technologies that can even make your product even more successful.

• Patent Searching & Pre-Filing Assessment
• Drafting and Filing a Patent Specification
• Trade Mark Searching & Pre-Filing Assessment
• Drafting and Filing a Trade Mark Application
• Examination and Maintenance of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks
• Litigation and Opinions
• Customer Assurance
• IP Management and Strategy