Hello @Seller_BxYqpsZFhiwlL,

My name is Dougal from the Community Manager Team and unfortunately, New Zealand is not one of the 20 Trademark offices that Amazon Brand Registry can accept TM's from.

The complete list and requirements from the accepted TM offices are on the Country-specific trademark information help page.

You do not have to have a TM in the US to enroll in Amazon Brand Registry, but if you are wanting to ensure proper protection of your Intellectual Property in the US specifically, then you will need a TM from USPTO. You can find this on the 2nd bullet point in the "Types of notices not accepted on Amazon," section of the Intellectual Property for Rights Owners help page. For ease, here is that bullet point:

• "Location: If you are reporting infringement of a registered trademark or patent, your registered trademark or patent must be registered in the country where you are reporting the infringement. Amazon does not take action on intellectual property notices concerning registered trademarks, designs, or patents from countries other than the country for which takedown is requested. For example, if you have a trademark registered in Italy, and you ask Amazon to remove an ASIN from Amazon in the United States, Amazon will likely reject your notice."

Please let me know if you have any other questions.

Best, Dougal