Baldwins has been acquired by AJ Park
Baldwins has joined AJ Park and now operates as one firm under the AJ Park brand.
On 16 October 2020, AJ Park acquired Baldwins. The Baldwins team has joined AJ Park and now operates as one firm under the AJ Park brand.
Very little will change for Baldwins’ clients as a result of this process. We will continue to work with you as we always have, but as a combined firm you will now have access to:
- an expanded team of IP experts in New Zealand
- greater depth of experience across a range of technologies
- high-quality IP services in Asia through the IPH group businesses.
AJ Park's team of highly-skilled IP experts is now strengthened by the addition of the following ex-Baldwins professionals.
Principal \ Wellington
Andy Locke
Andy acts for businesses in patenting inventions, registering designs and advising on freedom to operate, in New Zealand and overseas.
Consultant \ Auckland
Chris Way
Chris specialises in mechanical, electrical and electronics patents and registered designs.
Principal \ Wellington
Dr Fiona Pringle
Fiona assists clients in patent matters, from filing through to grant, in New Zealand, Australia and overseas.
Consultant \ Wellington
Penelope Catley
Penny has over 30 years’ experience as a commercial intellectual property lawyer, advising on trade marks, copyright, trade secrets and related commercial agreements.
Principal \ Auckland
Wes Jones
Wes specialises in the development and commercialisation of patent and registered design portfolios.
Senior Associate \ Wellington
Anna Bargh
Anna assists clients with a wide range of trade mark matters, including registration, protection and enforcement.
Special Counsel \ Wellington
Chris Ross
Chris assists clients in securing and protecting their brands with registered trade marks.
Principal \ Auckland
Duncan Schaut
Duncan helps clients develop and implement their intellectual property strategy with a focus on patents and registered designs.
Special Counsel \ Wellington
Kate Giddens
Kate helps local and international clients to protect, enforce and defend their trade mark rights.
Principal \ Auckland
Matthieu Mouscardes
Matthieu helps local clients and clients from around the world protect their innovations.
Special Counsel \ Auckland
Sarah Harrison
Sarah specialises in trade mark strategies, trade mark advice, and disputes on both the local and international stage, bringing a commercial focus that puts the business needs of her clients first.
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
Victoria Watts
Victoria is a leading trade marks specialist with extensive international experience, advising on brand strategy and portfolio management across a broad range of industries.
Senior Associate \ Wellington
Bojun Zhou 周博俊
Bojun is proficient in assisting clients with obtaining patent protection in New Zealand, China and around the world.
Senior Associate \ Wellington
Ben Williams
Ben provides assistance to clients on trade mark protection and enforcement matters in New Zealand, Australia and further afield.