Chapman Tripp fields an ‘extremely capable’ team, praised for its ’strong, agile and innovative representation’ on the full spectrum of contentious IP matters. With a diverse roster of blue-chip clients on its books, the practice is noted for its brand protection expertise and IP commercialisation work. The practice is steered by ‘leading lawyer’ Matt Sumpter, who is an expert in trade practice law and IP, where he is routinely instructed by multinationals and New Zealand’s leading companies on complex and significant matters. Justin Graham is recommended for his experience in defamation, privacy, patent, copyright and trade mark litigation, while ’talented’ senior associate Tom Cleary is noted for his expertise in assisting clients in IP, media, privacy and consumer protection disputes. Patents director Ben Halberg regularly advises on patentability, patent procurement, freedom-to-operate, and infringement and invalidity proceedings worldwide in all areas of engineering.
Testimonials
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'Extremely capable in a challenging discipline, cost competitive, deep knowledge and experience, outcome focused.'
‘Matt Sumpter - leading lawyer in the field due to his outcome focused advice, efficiency and expertise.'
Key clients
- Fisher & Paykel Healthcare
- Vanguard Trademark Holdings USA LLC
Work highlights
- Acting for Fisher & Paykel Healthcare in opposing the grant of a number of New Zealand patent applications filed by a US-based competitor.
- Advised a group of major dairy companies in trade mark opposition proceedings against Consorzio per la Tutela del Formaggio Gorgonzola DOP over whether GORGONZOLA is a registrable certification mark.