Intellectual Property

Buddle Findlay is widely recognised for its work on IP aspects of significant transactions and portfolio management. It has extensive experience acting for startups and is particularly adept in brand protection and IP enforcement. The team represents a broad range of clients, from global corporations and leading domestic businesses to government and industry bodies. It regularly handles disputed matters before the High Court and Court of Appeal, as well as the Commissioner of Trade Marks. The practice is known for handling multi-jurisdictional mandates across the Asia-Pacific region.

"Buddle Findlay is an excellent team with impeccable communication, the ability to explain things in an understandable way and achieve the desired results."

"Buddle Findlay has a very broad experience and skill base."

Buddle Findlay assisted UMF Honey Associationwith trade mark protection and portfolio management, including trade mark clearance and brand protection strategy, registration and maintenance work.

John Glengarry is a highly esteemed practitioner who is renowned for his trade mark expertise, frequently acting on brand protection and development as well as trade mark revocation, infringement and other matters. "John Glengarry and his colleagues at Buddle Findlay provide outstanding work for our clients. They are our go-to firm for trade mark matters in New Zealand."

Hamish Selby acts regularly on a range of trade mark and copyright matters, including design infringement, brand strategy and commercialisation. "Hamish is very good to deal with. He is knowledgeable and able to understand our needs very well." "Hamish Selby has excellent technical knowledge, communication and problem-solving skills."

Sophie Thoreau is a special counsel based in Auckland. She specialises in trade marks and geographical indications, also advising clients on brand protection strategy, opposition and enforcement.