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News \ 15 Jul 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
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
We are delighted to announce that Thomas Huthwaite has been recognised in the WTR Global Leaders list for 2026.
News \ 5 Jun 2026
AJ Park is pleased to once again be recognised in the Managing IP STARS rankings for 2026.
News \ 3 Jun 2026
We pride ourselves as being leaders in intellectual property in New Zealand, Australia, and throughout the world.
AJ Park is pleased to once again be recognised for its patent expertise in the IAM Patent 1000 rankings for New Zealand. Recommended - Firms:…
News \ 21 Apr 2026
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
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
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.
News \ 2 Feb 2026
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
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.
News \ 22 Dec 2025
We are pleased to congratulate Dr Duncan de Geest on his appointment as Chair of the Trans-Tasman IP Attorneys Board (TTIPAB).
