MinterEllisonRuddWatts’ IP practice provides strategic and commercial advice, specialising in trade mark strategy, portfolio management, and transactional IP. The team advises private businesses, SMEs, multinationals, public bodies, and government clients both in New Zealand and abroad. Christopher Young, who is recognised for his expertise in IP licensing, commercialisation, and corporate transactions, leads the team, while Richard Wells is noted for his privacy and data protection work.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Christopher Young is extremely responsive, articulate, and delivers clear, well-considered advice.’
- ‘I trust Christopher Young’s judgement completely. His advice is commercial, practical, and always tailored to our business.’
Key clients
- Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited
- Centre for Climate Action Joint Venture Limited
Work highlights
Advising Entain and TAB New Zealand on all its IP, with recent work including a re-launch of the TAB brand and a range of new products.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Christopher Young
Other key lawyers
Richard Wells; John McCay; Kate Cruickshank