Christian Tucker

Solicitor \ AJ Park Law Limited, Wellington

Christian is a solicitor in AJ Park's litigation practice and advises New Zealand and international clients on a broad range of intellectual property (IP) matters, with particular experience in trade marks, copyright, designs, enforcement and IP disputes.

Expertise

Christian works with international attorneys and agents, New Zealand businesses and multinational organisations, and including owners of some of the world's leading brands. His experience spans trade mark, copyright and design prosecution and enforcement, giving him a comprehensive understanding of how to secure, protect, and maximise the value of IP rights at every stage of their lifecycle.

With significant litigation experience, Christian has appeared in courts and tribunals throughout New Zealand, including matters before the Court of Appeal. Drawing on his experience across prosecution, enforcement and dispute resolution, he provides clear, commercially focused advice that considers both the immediate issue and the bigger picture.

Experience

Christian began his legal career in the IP team of a full-service, nation-wide New Zealand law firm, where he gained broad experience across IP matters and worked with clients and associates from around the world.

He later moved into a specialist litigation practice, building his experience in commercial disputes and court proceedings before bringing his IP and litigation experience together at AJ Park.

Christian holds an LLB and a BA in English from the University of Otago. He is actively involved in the intellectual property and legal communities, including through the Intellectual Property Society of Australia and New Zealand (IPSANZ), where he has served as a committee member. He is also a member of the New Zealand Law Society and the Wellington Young Lawyers’ Committee.

Beyond work

Outside work, Christian helps run Zoe’s Kawakawa, a family business creating natural products from Kawakawa, an indigenous plant to Aotearoa New Zealand, with products sold across the Pacific.

He is also the drummer in a local pop-rock band and is working towards the band’s debut album. When he’s not behind a drum kit, Christian enjoys getting outdoors, particularly trail running, surfing and rock climbing.