We are always very proud to be recognised by prestigious international directories as a leading choice for intellectual property protection and enforcement in New Zealand. Here’s a wrap-up of the recent accolades AJ Park has received.
IAM Patent 1000
For the seventh year running, Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) has ranked AJ Park as ‘gold’ in the annual IAM Patent 1000.
The IAM Patent 1000 is the world’s leading patent practitioners’ guide. Firms and individuals in the gold band are those that attract the most positive comments from sources. IAM identifies them as the ‘crème de la crème’.
In the commentary, IAM referred to AJ Park as an ‘Australasian IP sensation’ hosting New Zealand’s largest patent team. Client quotes included ‘AJ Park works efficiently and to a high standard whatever the instruction’ and that our prosecution practice ‘carefully aligns its attentive service with clients’ overall patent strategies’.
Seven AJ Park principals were highlighted in this year’s IAM Patent 1000, demonstrating the depth and breadth of our firm's expertise.
‘Michael Brown’s sound advice on patentability, clear explanation of complex IP issues and harmonious partnership with clients allows them to focus on the most profitable areas of their business.’
‘Matt Adams is a guardian for several large computer corporations and a dab hand at negotiating complex licensing agreements.’
‘With a keen eye for detail, Anton Blijlevens drafts top-notch applications’ and ‘he’s always available to answer queries and comments, but potential hurdles are far less likely to arise when Anton’s drafted the patent.’
‘For manufacturing companies, tenacious IP strategist Greg West-Walker is a guiding light.’
‘Anton Gibson provides life sciences outfits with commercially minded portfolio management and takes a hard line in enforcement matters too.’
‘The side’s “sterling” litigation practice is anchored by Kim McLeod and Kate McHaffie. McLeod takes the lead in enforcement efforts and is au fait with multi-jurisdictional litigations, having spent time in Hong Kong as an IP solicitor. A patent attorney qualified to practise law in New Zealand and New South Wales, McHaffie brings complex Trans-Tasman disputes to efficient conclusions. She boasts substantial experience litigating for global healthcare, manufacturing and telecoms operations.’
IAM Strategy 300
In addition to our IAM Patent 1000 listing, we’re delighted to announce that AJ Park principals Anton Blijlevens, Anton Gibson and Mark Hargreaves have once again been named world-leading IP strategists in the 2018 IAM Strategy 300 - The World’s Leading IP Strategists. This unique publication is an ‘annual listing of individuals with an established track record in developing and rolling out world-class IP value creation programmes’.
An authority on global IP leaders, IAM conducts in-depth research across North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific region to produce the list, which is limited to 300 individuals worldwide. This extensive research process involves face-to-face and telephone interviews, as well as email exchanges, with senior members of the global IP community. Those who appear on the list are regarded as ‘best-in-class’ when it comes to helping business and IP owners gain maximum value from their intellectual assets.
IP Stars
We are proud to once again top the New Zealand rankings in the latest Managing IP global survey of leading IP firms and practitioners (IP Stars).
AJ Park is the only tier 1 firm for New Zealand in all four major categories: patent contentious, patent prosecution, trade mark contentious, and trade mark prosecution. We are also listed as a ‘recommended’ firm for copyright.
Seven AJ Park principals make this year's IP Stars list: Matt Adams, Anton Blijlevens, Damian Broadley, Anton Gibson, John Hackett, Kim McLeod and Greg West-Walker.
Managing IP is a leading publication from the Euromoney Legal Media Group. Market research in over 80 countries is used to rank the top IP firms and practitioners for trade mark, patent and copyright.
Asialaw Profiles 2018
Asialaw ranked AJ Park as ‘outstanding’ in the field of intellectual property and ‘recommended’ in the fields of IT, telco and media in the AsiaLaw Profiles 2018. Anton Blijlevens, Damian Broadley, John Hackett, Kim McLeod and Greg West-Walker were listed as leading lawyers.
Asia IP
AJ Park was ranked as a leading IP firm for New Zealand in the 2018 edition of Asia IP Profiles, ranked Tier 1 in both trade mark prosecution and contentious works in the 2018 Asia IP Trademark Survey, and ranked Tier 1 in both patent prosecution and contentious works in the 2018 Asia IP Patent Survey. AJ Park was also named New Zealand's Patent Firm of the Year 2018 at the Asia IP Awards held in New Delhi, India on 16 November 2018.
Last edited on 19 November 2018
