Offering ‘fast, accurate and on-point advice’, Tompkins Wake advises clients on trade mark portfolio, copyright, patent, and commercial matters. Its industry expertise is wide-ranging, including technology, construction, agribusiness, property, and luxury goods. Shelley Slade-Gully leads the team, managing trade mark portfolios and advising on cross-border IP strategies.  Within the department, Joseph Bracewell is well-versed in IP matters within software and gaming industries.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Fast, accurate and on-point advice. Highly globally network to create a global team and expertise.'

  • ‘Shelley Slade-Gully can breakdown complex trademark challenges and make succinct recommendations that marry with the short and long-term requirements of the business.'

  • ‘Technical and client focused.'

  • ‘The team at Tompkins Wake have a depth of expertise, so no matter what the issue is, ranging from property transactions, to IP, to competition law, they are available to provide support to us.’

  • ‘Shelley Slade-Gulley is excellent to work with, she is responsive, understands our commercial needs, and is able to explain technical aspects at a level suitable for her audience. She is the first person we approach for our IP work. ’

  • ‘Amazing service. The communication and delivery have exceeded expectations.’

Key clients

  • Barfoot & Thompson
  • Eagle Technology
  • New Zealand Plumbing World
  • New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Inc

Work highlights

  • Advised New Zealand’s largest privately owned real estate company, Barfoot & Thompson, on IP matters related to their technology investments and real estate listing database.
  • Advised Eagle Technology, a New Zealand company specialising in Geographic Information Systems and Enterprise Resource Planning solutions, on IP protection for their technology development.
  • Advised New Zealand Plumbing World on the management of its trademark portfolio.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Shelley Slade-Gully

Other key lawyers

Joseph Bracewell