Ranking tables
Intellectual Property | Asia-Pacific
New Zealand
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
- AJ Park
- Chapman Tripp
- Hudson Gavin Martin
- Simpson Grierson
Band 2
- Dentons New Zealand 14 Years Ranked
- MinterEllisonRuddWatts 14 Years Ranked
- Bell Gully
- Buddle Findlay
- James & Wells
Band 3
- Russell McVeagh 1 Years Ranked
- Anthony Harper
- Duncan Cotterill
- Henry Hughes
Senior Statespeople
- John GlengarryBuddle Findlay
Band 1
- Christopher Young MinterEllisonRuddWatts14 Years Ranked
- Jenni Rutter Dentons New Zealand12 Years Ranked
- Mark GavinAnthony Harper
- Richard WattsSimpson Grierson
Band 2
- Hamish SelbyBuddle Findlay
- Jason Rudkin-BinksHudson Gavin Martin
- Matt SumpterChapman Tripp
Band 3
- Gus HazelJames & Wells
- Ian FinchJames & Wells
- Tim MahoodHudson Gavin Martin
Band 4
- Scott Moran MoranLaw1 Years Ranked
- Elena SzentiványiHenry Hughes
- Kelly McFadzienChapman Tripp
- Michael MoyesDuncan Cotterill
- Paul JohnsPearce IP
- Rachel ColleyCreateIP
- Sarah ChapmanSimpson Grierson
- Tania GoatleyBell Gully
Up and Coming
- Joe Edwards Russell McVeagh3 Years Ranked
- Shelley Slade-Gully Tompkins Wake1 Years Ranked
- Thomas HuthwaiteAJ Park
Associates to watch
- Raymond ScottSimpson Grierson
- Tom ClearyChapman Tripp
All Departments profiles
Band 1
Band 2
2 Dentons New ZealandIntellectual Property2024 | Band 2 | 14 Years RankedDentons 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 MinterEllisonRuddWattsIntellectual Property2024 | Band 2 | 14 Years RankedMinterEllisonRuddWatts 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.
Band 3
3 Russell McVeaghIntellectual Property2024 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedRussell 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.