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.
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