MinterEllisonRuddWatts’ IP practice provides strategic and commercial advice, specialising in trade mark strategy, portfolio management, and transactional IP. The team advises private businesses, SMEs, multinationals, public bodies, and government clients both in New Zealand and abroad. Christopher Young, who is recognised for his expertise in IP licensing, commercialisation, and corporate transactions, leads the team, while Richard Wells is noted for his privacy and data protection work.
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Practice head
Christopher Young
Other key lawyers
Richard Wells; John McCay; Kate Cruickshank