Ranking tables

Intellectual Property | Asia-Pacific

New Zealand

Rankings overview for Departments

1

Band 1

  1. AJ Park
  2. Chapman Tripp
  3. Hudson Gavin Martin
  4. Simpson Grierson
3

Band 3

  1. Russell McVeagh
    Russell McVeagh 1 Years Ranked
  2. Anthony Harper
  3. Duncan Cotterill
  4. Henry Hughes

All Departments profiles

1

Band 1

  1. AJ Park
    Intellectual Property
    2024 | Band 1
  2. Chapman Tripp
    Intellectual Property
    2024 | Band 1
  3. Hudson Gavin Martin
    Intellectual Property
    2024 | Band 1
  4. Simpson Grierson
    Intellectual Property
    2024 | Band 1
2

Band 2

  1. Dentons New Zealand
    2
    Dentons New Zealand
    Intellectual Property
    2024 | Band 2 | 14 Years Ranked
    Dentons offers expertise in copyright and domain names, as well as acting for domestic and international businesses in IP disputes. The practice counts major players in the food and beverage industry as well as government agencies among its clients, and acts on the full range of contentious and non-contentious IP matters. It additionally advises on international trade mark portfolio and brand management, including multi-jurisdictional filings and enforcement proceedings. Notable clients include PepsiCo, Tourism New Zealand and Merisant Company.
  2. MinterEllisonRuddWatts
    2
    MinterEllisonRuddWatts
    Intellectual Property
    2024 | Band 2 | 14 Years Ranked
    MinterEllisonRuddWatts is commended for its specialist expertise in IP commercialisation, brand protection and the IP aspects of major corporate transactions and company restructuring. It represents both domestic and overseas clients in IP litigation, and is adept and experienced in handling cross-border issues. The team is active on portfolio management mandates on behalf of international clients from the media, sports, retail and health sectors. Notable clients include ASOS, Scholastic and Fonterra.
  3. Bell Gully
    Intellectual Property
    2024 | Band 2
  4. Buddle Findlay
    Intellectual Property
    2024 | Band 2
  5. James & Wells
    Intellectual Property
    2024 | Band 2
3

Band 3

  1. Russell McVeagh
    3
    Russell McVeagh
    Intellectual Property
    2024 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked
    Russell McVeagh provides expertise in both contentious and non-contentious IP issues, regularly advising clients on trade mark infringement disputes and IP licensing. The firm is adept at representing clients before all levels of the New Zealand courts system and boasts some of the country's most notable banks and broadcasters as part of its client roster.
  2. Anthony Harper
    Intellectual Property
    2024 | Band 3
  3. Duncan Cotterill
    Intellectual Property
    2024 | Band 3
  4. Henry Hughes
    Intellectual Property
    2024 | Band 3