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Tokelau
TOKELAU IS AN INDEPENDENT TERRITORY OF NEW ZEALAND LOCATED IN THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC OCEAN. IT IS A 24 HOUR BOAT RIDE FROM SAMOA. THE POPULATION IS AROUND 1,400.
Trade mark protection
A New Zealand trade mark registration extends to Tokelau. However, trade mark registrations in New Zealand filed under the Madrid Protocol do not extend to Tokelau automatically.
Patent protection
Currently, no legislation exists providing for the registration of patents in Tokelau.
Design protection
Currently, no legislation exists providing for the registration of designs in Tokelau.
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