As of 5 June 2026, the validity of divisional
applications filed under the New Zealand Patents Act 1953 (1953 Act) will
be assessed according to the higher validity standards of the Patents Act
2013 (2013 Act). This change, implemented by amendment to the 2013 Act,
is intended to ensure that applicants can no longer file unlimited divisionals
with effective filing dates before 13 September&
