The IP team at Dentons New Zealand provides end-to-end support, advising on everything from brand creation and protection to commercialisation, enforcement, and high-stakes litigation. The team is led by Jenni Rutter, a specialist in IP commercialisation with notable expertise in anti-counterfeiting and anti-piracy. Patent attorney Andrew Baker focuses on agribusiness and healthcare, while Nadia Ormiston advises across trade marks and designs. Allira Hudson-Gofers departed the firm in 2024.
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Jenni Rutter

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Andrew Baker; Nadia Ormiston