Tompkins Wake houses a ‘great IP practice that delivers results’, noted for its ability to assist clients on a range of matters, including managing trade mark portfolios, litigation, IP due diligence, and design and copyright mandates. The practice is spearheaded by Shelley Slade-Gully, who specialises in trade mark law, with expertise in multi-jurisdictional portfolio management and cross-border IP strategies. Associate Joseph Bracewell, praised for his ’great technical’ ability, specialises in trade marks, copyright, IP licensing and other commercial aspects of IP.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Great IP practice that delivers results.'

  • ‘Joseph Bracewell and Shelly Slade-Gully are great technical and personable IP lawyers. Highly recommended.'

Key clients

  • Barfoot & Thompson
  • Eagle Technology
  • New Zealand Plumbing World Group

Work highlights

  • Negotiated terms of arrangements for Barfoot and Thompson for the provision of innovative technology and provided IP advice around branding and licencing.
  • Advised on the IP aspects of the sale and development of technology for Eagle Technology.
  • Advised New Zealand Plumbing World Group on the management of its trade mark portfolio, including IP strategy advice, trade mark filing and IP disputes.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Shelley Slade-Gully

Other key lawyers

Mark Lowndes, Robert Bycroft, Kate Cornegé, Joseph Bracewell