Drawing considerable praise from clients for its ability to marry its ‘tactical knowledge’ with a ’proactive and pragmatic’ approach, the team at MinterEllisonRuddWatts acts for clients on the gamut of IP matters, from trade mark registration and portfolio management to IP litigation. Leading the practice is the ‘very knowledgeable’ Christopher Young, whose IP expertise ensures that the team is sought out by numerous well-established corporates. Richard Wells regularly advises clients on issues in the commercialisation of new technology and the licensing of IP, and John McCay is noted for his focus on the TMT sector.
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‘The team is always on the money with top-shelf, pithy, commercial advice that a busy in-house team can rely on. They really know our business and go the extra mile. The team is diverse and don't fit into a homogeneous mould.'
‘Chris Young simply knows everything there is about IP law and how it applies to our business. His extensive experience and to the point advice offers reassurance. We know we are in great hands.’
‘Good coverage in the team. Good planning processes for the overall protection of our IP. Excellent knowledge of our industry/sector.’
'Christopher Young - Recommends innovative strategies for the protection of our IP. Good planning so that we know the IP activities for the year.'
‘Chris is always engaged and thinking ahead strategically to best position our IP portfolio.’
‘The Minters team combine their commercial and technical knowledge to provide thorough and collaborative advice taking a proactive and pragmatic approach to ensure the best outcomes. ’
‘Chris Young is very knowledgeable in the area of New Zealand intellectual property law and has been invaluable in our intellectual property strategy. Chris consistently provides excellent value for money and fosters excellent client relationships. ’
Key clients
- Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited
- Southern Cross Healthcare
- Scholastic Inc
- ASOS Plc
- Tourism Holdings Limited
- The New Zealand Merino Company Limited and RX Made for Good Limited
- Icebreaker and its parent VF Corporation
- Two Degrees Mobile Limited
Work highlights
- Advised Fonterra Co-operative Group on the divestment of its Soprole dairy business in Chile to Peruvian dairy company Gloria Foods, including the trade mark, assessments and negotiations.
- Advising Southern Cross Healthcare on brand strategy, contracting arrangements re IP, IP disputes, and trade mark registration in New Zealand.
- Advising on all New Zealand trade mark work for Scholastic, a leading international publisher.
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Christopher Young