What are the steps involved in the trademark application process in New Zealand after filing?

The application process follows these steps:

1. Examination of the trademark application, which includes checking:
   
   
   
   • formal requirements
   
   
   • classification
   
   
   • clarity
   
   
   • descriptiveness
   
   
   • distinctiveness
   
   
   • deceptiveness
   
   
   • conflicts with existing registrations
   
   
   • whether the mark or its use is offensive to significant community groups, like the Maori
   
   
   • bad faith
   
   
   
   


2. Publication of the application details, including:
   
   
   
   • application date
   
   
   • mark
   
   
   • application number
   
   
   • applicant's name
   
   
   • applicant's citizenship
   
   
   • applicant's state or country of incorporation
   
   
   • applicant's address
   
   
   • priority claim details
   
   
   • goods/services
   
   
   • trademark representation
   
   
   • local address for service
   
   
   
   


3. Registration