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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 a number of intellectual property professional services and adjacent businesses operating under different brands across the Asia-Pacific region. 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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Principal \ Wellington
Andy Locke
Andy acts for businesses in patenting inventions, registering designs and advising on freedom to operate, in New Zealand and overseas.
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
Paul Johns
Paul assists clients to effectively handle contentious intellectual property issues.
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
Dr Fiona Pringle
Fiona assists clients in patent and design matters, from filing through to grant, in New Zealand, Australia and overseas.
Principal \ Wellington
Penelope Catley
Penny Catley has over 30 years’ experience as a commercial intellectual property lawyer, advising on trade marks, copyright, trade secrets…
Principal \ Wellington
Michael Brown
Objective, creative and detail-focused, Michael specialises in patents, designs, copyright and related intellectual property (IP) for Australasian and international innovators.
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
Dr David Simunic
David specialises in the protection of intellectual property (IP) and providing strategic advice on IP portfolios including patents, designs, and copyright.…
Principal \ Auckland
Jeremy Sim
Jeremy specialises in chemical and process engineering inventions.
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
Sam Pearson
Sam blends considerable international legal experience with expertise in the biotechnology and molecular biology fields.
Principal \ Auckland
Wes Jones
Wes specialises in the development and commercialisation of patent and registered design portfolios.
Principal \ Auckland
Margot Smith
Practical and a natural problem solver, Margot works alongside her clients to build strong brand ownership locally and abroad.
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 \ Wellington
Sarah Barclay
Sarah combines her industry experience and intellectual property (IP) expertise to help clients around the globe protect their innovations.
Principal \ Wellington
Dr Duncan de Geest
Duncan is a patent law specialist with particular expertise in the area of chemical innovations.
Principal \ Auckland
Dr James Robinson
A patent attorney with a background in organic chemistry, James is a member of AJ Park’s Auckland life sciences patent…
Principal \ Auckland
Chris Way
Chris specialises in mechanical, electrical and electronics patents and registered designs.
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