Intellectual Property | Asia-Pacific

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.

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.

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.