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News \ 15 Jul 2026

Helen Bellchambers named in Top 250 Women in IP 2026

AJ Park Principal Helen Bellchambers has once again been recognised in Managing IP's Top 250 Women in IP list, an international ranking that celebrates leading women in intellectual property law and practice.

News \ 30 Jun 2026

AJ Park appoints two new principals as it continues to…

We're proud to announced eight promotions for 2026, including the appointment of two new Principals, reflecting the firm's continued investment in legal, technical and commercial expertise to support innovators across New Zealand, Australia and the wider Asia-Pacific region.

News \ 11 Jun 2026

WTR Global Leaders 2026

We are delighted to announce that Thomas Huthwaite has been recognised in the WTR Global Leaders list for 2026.

News \ 5 Jun 2026

Managing IP STARS 2026 rankings

AJ Park is pleased to once again be recognised in the Managing IP STARS rankings for 2026.

News \ 3 Jun 2026

AJ Park's awards and recognition

We pride ourselves as being leaders in intellectual property in New Zealand, Australia, and throughout the world.

News \ 3 Jun 2026

IAM Patent 1000 2026 rankings

AJ Park is pleased to once again be recognised for its patent expertise in the IAM Patent 1000 rankings for New Zealand.

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News \ 21 Apr 2026

NZ Lawyer: Managing director Steve Mitchell on helping AJ Park…

The NZ Lawyer recently interviewed Managing director Steve Mitchell on helping AJ Park celebrate 135 years, his priorities for the firm.

News \ 16 Apr 2026

Cambridge University Press: Design law for the technical versus affective…

Sarah Barclay (Principal, AJ Park) has recently co-authored an article with Jessica Lai (Victoria University of Wellington), published by the Cambridge University Press.

News \ 25 Mar 2026

AJ Park marks 135-years of protecting and advancing innovation

As innovation accelerates in an increasingly connected global economy, AJ Park is marking 135 years of helping businesses protect, commercialise, and grow their ideas - positioning itself for the next era of intellectual property.

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News \ 2 Feb 2026

Legal 500 2026: AJ Park recognised as Tier 1 firm

AJ Park has been recognised as a Tier 1 firm for Intellectual Property (IP) in the Legal 500 2026 directory. Notably, AJ…

News \ 1 Jan 2026

AJ Park's international conferences

At AJ Park, we believe in fostering strong, personal relationships with our clients and colleagues around the world. We regularly attend international conferences to stay connected and collaborate face-to-face.

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News \ 22 Dec 2025

Dr Duncan de Geest appointed Chair of the Trans-Tasman IP…

We are pleased to congratulate Dr Duncan de Geest on his appointment as Chair of the Trans-Tasman IP Attorneys Board (TTIPAB).

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