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AJ Park is one of the largest IP firms in the Australasian region with the track record, broad technological expertise and services to cover every stage of the IP lifecycle. For over 130 years, we've helped our clients protect and manage their intangible assets in Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands and throughout the world.
AJ Park operates as part of the IPH Limited group. IPH Limited is a public company that is the holding company for an international network of intellectual property professional services and adjacent businesses operating under different brands in a range of jurisdictions (each a “Group Business”). The other Group Businesses within the IPH Limited group are Applied Marks, Griffith Hack, Pizzeys Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys, Smart & Biggar and Spruson & Ferguson. For the purposes of the Australian and New Zealand Code of Conduct for Trans-Tasman Patent and Trade Marks Attorneys 2018, AJ Park IP Limited is an incorporated registered patent and trade mark attorney, and a member of an ‘ownership group’ within the meaning of the Code.
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Consultant \ Auckland
Matt Devine
Matt has particular expertise in patents, designs, copyright and related intellectual property (IP) work for electrical and mechanical engineering, telecommunications,…
Principal \ Auckland
Damon Butler
As a branding and trade mark specialist, Damon enjoys helping businesses take their brands to market, both locally and overseas.
Principal \ Auckland
Hadleigh Brown
Hadleigh is an experienced intellectual property (IP) expert who specialises in all aspects of patent and design law, advising and…
Principal \ Auckland
Margot Smith
Practical and a natural problem solver, Margot works alongside her clients to build strong brand ownership locally and abroad.
Principal \ Wellington
Jonathan Aumonier-Ward
Jonathan is a trade mark and copyright specialist who uses his well-honed problem-solving skills to help his clients achieve their…
Principal \ Auckland
David Harper
ExpertiseDavid works with a range of clients to devise commercially-driven strategies to protect, enforce and defend their trade mark rights.
Principal \ Wellington
Sarah Barclay
Sarah combines her industry experience and intellectual property (IP) expertise to help clients around the globe protect their innovations.
Principal \ Auckland
Dr Hannah French
A principal in AJ Park’s biotechnology and life sciences team, Hannah uses her mix of science and research knowledge and…
Principal \ Auckland
Natalie Harre
Natalie specialises in intellectual property litigation and dispute resolution, helping clients navigate the best path to protect and enforce their…
Principal \ Wellington
Kieran O'Connell
Kieran is a trade mark and copyright specialist who enjoys finding pragmatic and cost-effective solutions to sticky issues.
Principal \ Wellington
Penelope Catley
Penny has over 30 years’ experience as a commercial intellectual property lawyer, advising on trade marks, copyright, trade secrets and…
Principal \ Wellington
Dr Duncan de Geest
Duncan is the Practice Group Leader for AJ Park's Patent (Chembio) practice.
Principal \ Auckland
Anton Blijlevens
A good listener with a practical outlook, Anton has become a trusted advisor for clients looking to protect and commercialise…
Principal \ Auckland
Wes Jones
Wes specialises in the development and commercialisation of patent and registered design portfolios.
Principal \ Wellington
Thomas Huthwaite
Thomas helps clients to maintain and enforce their intellectual property rights and to resolve disputes relating to those rights.
Principal \ Auckland
Matthieu Mouscardes
Matthieu is a principal of the EIT practice group.
Principal \ Auckland
Paul Johns
Paul is the Practice Group Leader for AJ Park's Litigation practice.
Principal \ Auckland
Amanda Griffiths
Amanda is the Practice Group Leader for AJ Park's Trade Mark practice.
Principal \ Wellington
Michael Brown
Michael is the Practice Group Leader for AJ Park's Patent (Engineering and IT) practice.
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