Intellectual Property

AJ Park is known for its superb offering giving solid advice on patents, trade marks and copyright, covering both advisory and contentious work. It acts for global corporations and leading domestic businesses across a broad range of sectors including technology, media and manufacturing. The team handles both domestic and international matters, with particular commitment to enforcing the IP rights of its clients. AJ Park is recognised for its extensive expertise in managing IP portfolios and multi-jurisdictional filings.

"The communication from AJ Park was exceptional. They balanced what we wanted as their client with what they felt was the best path forward."

"AJ Park ishighly responsive, reliable and commercial in its approach."

AJ Park acted for le Comité Interprofessionnel du vin de Champagne, the body responsible for maintaining the integrity of the Champagne protected designation and geographical indication, in trade mark opposition action against Network Nutrition over the application to register a Champagne Seed Network trade mark.

Thomas Huthwaite is a principal based in AJ Park's Wellington office and leads the firm's litigation and dispute resolution practice group. He focusses on intellectual property disputes, particularly those involving trade marks, and offers notable expertise in matters involving geographical indication. "Thomas is responsive, precise in his work and supported by a team." "Thomas was a pleasure to work with and always very responsive to our needs."