Intellectual Property - New Zealand
What the team is known for
Hudson Gavin Martin is a dedicated IP and TMT firm advising on all aspects of IP, with considerable experience acting for technology and media sector clients on copyright disputes and unauthorised broadcasting. It acts for a wide-ranging clientele, from early-stage startups to established SMEs and multinational businesses. The team is well equipped to advise on the commercial exploitation of IP, including licensing and sponsorship agreements. It handles brand protection and counterfeiting prevention for apparel and pharmaceutical companies, among others. Hudson Gavin Martin is capable of handling IP disputes and the enforcement of IP rights. Notable clients include the BBC, Vodafone New Zealand and Polaris.
Strengths
"They add excellent strategic value to complex matters and their nuanced thinking on matters is excellent. We have been able to gain the upper hand numerous times thanks to HGM's positioning."
"No matter what our requirement is they always have the appropriate expert for us to work with. Response times are excellent and they are very proactive with their recommendations."
Work highlights
Hudson Gavin Martin advised a number of technology IP owners on major and complex restructures of their businesses to enhance IP protection, provide administrative efficiencies and better exit and investment flexibility.
Notable practitioners
Jason Rudkin-Binks is regularly instructed on non-contentious IP issues, with a particular focus on portfolio management for international and national businesses, including brand protection and development as well as strategic advice. "Jason is continually excellent. Having worked in-house previously he knows just how to pitch his advice and he has the best commercial lens of anyone I work with in this field. His advice to us is strategic, considered, and succinct." "As well as being extremely responsive to our requirements, he is very proactive in terms of ensuring that we are across the areas we need to know about."
Tim Mahood frequently assists clients with infringement cases as well as with the IP aspects of corporate transactions. "He strikes an excellent balance between commercial viability and legal robustness. He thinks through all the angles, but isn't afraid to land on an opinion or think outside the square to get to the outcome we're seeking." "His strengths are in relationship management, articulating clearly in real-world terms the issue at hand, and legal strategy."
