AJ Park is a leading provider of intellectual property law services in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific region. With offices in Auckland and Wellington, we have one of the largest, most experienced teams of intellectual property experts in the area.
For over 125 years, we've helped companies and individuals identify, develop, protect, commercialise, manage, and enforce their IP rights in New Zealand, Australia, and throughout the world.
Duncan’s work involves advising clients looking to secure patent protection in fields such as nanotechnology, materials science, medical devices, small-molecule pharmaceuticals, and process technology. Duncan’s clients range from New Zealand companies and research organisations, such as crown research institutes and...
Anton joined AJ Park in 1994 after graduating from the University of Canterbury with a master’s degree in mechanical engineering. He gained his law degree from The University of Auckland in 2004.
An expert in resolving intellectual property (IP) disputes, Kim has a special ability to relate to people, understanding their situation, drivers and pressure points. Solving problems and easing stress is Kim McLeod’s workplace raison d’être.
He has extensive experience in all aspects of IP, especially patents, including strategy, acquisition, opposition and enforcement in New Zealand and internationally.
James has been a member of AJ Park’s life sciences patent team since 2007. He specialises in all aspects of IP law for chemical innovations, but also handles applications in a wide range of other technical fields.
A seasoned patent attorney, Hadleigh specialises in all aspects of patent and design law. He advises clients in the high-tech space, specialising in electrical, electronic, ICT, hardware and software technologies.
Corinne advises clients in the areas of trade mark creation, strategy and ownership issues, as well as copyright, domain names and advertising. Her clients are predominantly start-ups and small to medium-sized businesses.
Jeremy has worked with, and has particular interest in, the process engineering arts such as thermodynamics and heat transfer operations, mass transfer operations, chemical and mechanical filtration, rheology and distillation, drying technology, composite and wood technologies, particle technology, electrolysis including...
As principal in charge of the life sciences team in AJ Park’s Wellington office, Teresa works at the interface of science and law. She specialises in IP law for biotechnological and pharmaceutical inventions.
While desk work is an inevitable part of being an intellectual property (IP) lawyer, Damon prefers visiting his clients and engaging with them to understand their specific needs.
Amanda offers clients expert advice and assistance in the areas of branding and trade mark strategy, protection and enforcement. She works with companies and individuals of all sizes across a range of industries, but the majority of her clients operate...
As a trade mark specialist, Margot helps her clients protect and enforce their trade marks and related intellectual property (IP) rights. She works with small businesses as well as some of New Zealand’s largest corporates across the food and beverage,...
Head of AJ Park’s commercial team, Mark helps clients to structure and execute commercial deals and provides advice on commercial and intellectual property (IP) strategy. He also works with clients acquiring IT systems and software.
Jonathan specialises in trade mark and copyright law. His clients include multinationals operating in a broad range of industries, from hospitality, food and beverage, and sustainable businesses, through to technology, software and communication.
Matt has particular expertise in patents, designs, copyright and related intellectual property (IP) work for electrical and mechanical engineering, telecommunications, and software technology.
As a principal specialising in trade marks and copyright, Kieran works with a range of companies, advising them on intellectual property (IP) strategy and helping them navigate the intricacies of protecting their IP rights.