We pride ourselves as being leaders in intellectual property across New Zealand, Australia, and throughout the world.
Our firm and people are consistently recognised as leaders in their fields, receiving recognition by the following publications and awards.
Awards and recognition
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Best Lawyers 2024
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Lawyer of the Year awardees for IP in New Zealand | Tim Jackson
Intellectual Property Law in New Zealand | Amanda Griffiths, Andy Locke, Anton Blijlevens, Chris Ross, Chris Way, Damon Butler, David Simunic, Duncan de Geest, Duncan Schaut, Hadleigh Brown, Helen Bellchambers, Jeremy Sim, Jonathan Aumonier-Ward, Kate Giddens, Kieran O'Connell, Margot Smith, Michael Brown, Natalie Harre, Paul Johns, Penelope Catley, Sarah Harrison, Sarah Barclay, Thomas Huthwaite, Tim Jackson, Victoria Watts, and Wes Jones
Telecommunications Law in New Zealand | Chris Way
Biotechnology Law in New Zealand | Duncan de Geest, Fiona Pringle, Helen Bellchambers, James Robinson, Sam Pearson, and Tim Jackson
Litigation in New Zealand | Paul Johns
Information Technology Law in New Zealand | Wes Jones
Technology Law in New Zealand | Wes Jones
Health Care Law in New Zealand | Tim Jackson
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Chambers and Partners Asia Pacific 2023
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Intellectual Property in New Zealand | AJ Park - Band 1
Up and coming lawyers | Thomas Huthwaite
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IAM Global Leaders 2023
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Strategy 300 Global Leaders | Anton Blijlevens
IAM Global Leaders | Anton Blijlevens
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IAM Patent 1000 2023
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Patent prosecution | AJ Park - Highly-recommended
Litigation | AJ Park – Recommended
Highly Recommended and Recommended individuals | Andy Locke, Anton Blijlevens, Anton Gibson, Chris Way, Dr David Simunic, Dr Duncan de Geest, Hadleigh Brown, Helen Bellchambers, Jeremy Sim, Michael Brown, Paul Johns and Wes Jones
Following the merger with Baldwins in 2020, AJ Park remains to be the largest IP group in New Zealand by an overwhelming margin. Unmatched in size, the IPH-affiliated specialist outfit has also enjoyed a stellar reputation as the prosecution shop par excellence and stands as one of the region’s elite patent practices.
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IAM Strategy 300 2022
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Recommended individuals | Anton Blijlevens
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IP Stars (Managing IP) 2022-2023
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Copyright & related rights in New Zealand (2022) | AJ Park – Recommended
Patent disputes in New Zealand (2023) | AJ Park – Tier 1
Patent prosecution in New Zealand (2023) | AJ Park – Tier 1
Trade mark disputes in New Zealand (2023) | AJ Park – Tier 1
Trade mark prosecution in New Zealand (2023) | AJ Park – Tier 1
Notable practitioners (2023) | Anton Gibson, James Robinson, Kate Giddens, Kieran O’Connell, and Tim Jackson
Patent stars (2023) | Anton Blijlevens, Chris Way, Helen Bellchambers, and Wes Jones
Rising stars (2022) | Gillian Nelson, Matthieu Mouscardes, and Thomas Huthwaite
Trade mark stars (2023) | Amanda Griffiths, David Harper, and Penelope Catley
Top 250 Women in IP (2023) | Helen Bellchambers
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Lexology Client Choice Award 2023
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Best Specialist IP & Related Services Firm (>$20m revenue) | AJ Park – finalist
Best CX Firm: Specialist IP & Related Services | AJ Park – finalist
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Managing IP Asia-Pacific Awards 2023
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New Zealand Firm of the Year | AJ Park – winner
Trans-Tasman IP Firm of the Year | AJ Park – finalist
New Zealand Practitioner of the Year | Helen Bellchambers – finalist
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New Zealand Lawyer 2022
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NZ Lawyer Fast Firms report | AJ Park – recognised
NZ Lawyer 5-Star Employers of Choice report | AJ Park – recognised
NZ Lawyer Top Boutique Firms report | AJ Park – recognised
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The Legal 500 2023
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Intellectual Property in New Zealand | AJ Park – Tier 1
Leading individuals | Anton Blijlevens, Penny Catley, and Amanda Griffiths
Next generation partners | Jonathan Aumonier-Ward
Premier’ specialist firm AJ Park houses a ‘deep bench of accomplished practitioners’ and has demonstrable experience across the full gamut of IP matters.
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World Intellectual Property Review (WIPR) Leaders 2022
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Trade mark leaders in New Zealand | Amanda Griffiths, Margot Smith, and Penelope Catley
Patent leaders in New Zealand | Andy Locke, Anton Blijlevens, Anton Gibson, Duncan de Geest, James Robinson, Jeremy Sim, and Wes Jones
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World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000 2023
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Enforcement and litigation | AJ Park – Highly recommended
Prosecution and strategy | AJ Park – Gold
Recommended Individuals | Jonathan Aumonier-Ward, Kate Giddens, Paul Johns, Penelope Catley, Sarah Harrison, and Thomas Huthwaite
Reputed for its top-notch IP offering, AJ Park earns numerous plaudits from its patrons: ‘AJ Park’s support is absolutely invaluable.’ Further plaudits include: ‘I have not worked with a firm that is as responsive as AJ Park.’ ‘AJ Park’s advice is extremely practical and concise. There is no unnecessary exposition.’