Intellectual Property | Asia-Pacific

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.

Simpson Grierson has a broad practice representing clients in complex contentious matters including patent and trade mark matters concerning infringement, unauthorised use and passing off. It also advises on IP exploitation and commercialisation, including brand expansion and reviews, divestments and licensing deals. The team provides sought-after expertise in online copyright matters, including in relation to rebroadcasting and internet streaming. Simpson Grierson offers significant international presence, including key experience in the UK and the Pacific Islands.

Bell Gully acts for international clients on the protection and enforcement of IP assets as well as related areas such as domain name issues and advertising regulations. It represents an enviable number of overseas clients, as well as prominent domestic corporations, in the IP aspects of cross-border corporate transactions across a broad range of industries. The team has notable litigation experience, particularly in relation to copyright and trade mark infringement. Bell Gully boasts wide-ranging expertise, from financial services and pharmaceuticals to media and entertainment.

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.

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.

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 court system and boasts some of the country's most notable banks and broadcasters as part of its client roster.