Assisting major international corporations, Bell Gully advises on the IP aspects of product developments, including brand clearance, regulatory compliance, and promotion matters. The firm also advises its clients on transaction and litigation matters. The team is led by Tania Goatley, who advises on copyright, trade mark infringement, and patent litigation issues. Jessica Miles is a noted team member, focusing on brand development strategies, whike Kristin Wilson strengthens the team’s IP litigation expertise.
Testimonials
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‘The strength of Bell Gully is in its people. The lawyers are professional, responsive and genuinely engaged to work with us to achieve positive outcomes.'
- 'The willingness to explore opportunities to assist us maximising our business opportunity was outstanding and the ability to respond to evolving instructions in a complicated environment was tremendous.'
Key clients
- Frucor Suntory New Zealand Limited
- Unilever
Work highlights
- Represented Frucor Suntory New Zealand Limited, producer of the classic V Energy drink, in a dispute concerning Frucor’s trade mark registration for its distinctive ‘V Green’ colour, described specifically as the colour shade Pantone 376C.
- Advises Unilever and related entities on all of its IP matters in New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.