Intellectual Property - New Zealand
What the team is known for
Anthony Harper is a well-reputed firm for both contentious and advisory IP mandates, with particular expertise in trade mark instructions and further capabilities in copyright matters. It has notable experience in opposition and infringement disputes as well as enforcement proceedings and misleading and deceptive conduct. The team boasts a strong practice advising market-leading companies on brand development and protection, both domestically and internationally. Anthony Harper also handles the IP aspects of transactional matters and the commercialisation of IP including contractual arrangements around ownership and licensing. Its notable clients include Caterpillar, Louis Vuitton and Paradise Beverages.
Strengths
"Anthony Harper have the team, experience and firepower to assist in sophisticated matters."
Work highlights
Anthony Harper acted for Ashcroft Homes in High Court proceedings against HLG Construction, HLG Holding and KCC Construction in relation to three residential development which Ashcroft alleges infringes its copyright.
Notable practitioners
Mark Gavin is renowned for his broad trade mark and copyright practice and handles both advisory and contentious mandates. "He is a very experienced IP specialist who is a very, very strong lawyer."
