Intellectual Property

• Brand protection and anti-counterfeiting measures
• Joint ventures
• Licensing arrangements
• Research and development arrangements
• IP collaboration/development arrangements

Our lawyers also advise on disputes involving all types of intellectual property and represent clients in IPONZ hearings, Advertising Standards Authority hearings and court proceedings. Where emergency interim relief is required to protect intellectual and confidential property interests, we bring an experienced hand in negotiating these proceedings under pressure.

In addition, our government relations specialists can guide you through submissions to Parliamentary Select Committees on legislation affecting intellectual property rights.

• Providing litigious and non-litigious advice in relation to all forms of intellectual property, including trademarks, designs, copyright and patents.
• Providing advice on intellectual property issues arising in relation to border protection, anti-counterfeiting, advertising and social media.
• Providing comprehensive advice on all intellectual property related matters in corporate transactions.
• Providing trainings and compliance modules on intellectual property and data protection.