AJ Park is pleased to be recognised once again as a Tier 1 intellectual property law firm in the Managing IP STARS 2026 rankings.
This recognition reflects the strength of our team across patent, trade mark and copyright services, and our continued focus on delivering high-quality, plain language IP advice to clients in New Zealand, Australia, the Pacific Islands and internationally.
Managing IP STARS 2026 rankings – AJ Park results
AJ Park has achieved Tier 1 rankings in New Zealand across the following key practice areas:
- Patent disputes (New Zealand, 2026)
- Patent prosecution (New Zealand, 2026)
- Trade mark disputes (New Zealand, 2026)
- Trade mark prosecution (New Zealand, 2026)
In addition, AJ Park is recommended for copyright and related rights in New Zealand (2026).
Individual recognition in Managing IP STARS 2026
We are also proud to see a number of our people recognised for their expertise:
- Notable practitioners: Anton Gibson, Dr James Robinson, Kate Giddens, Tim Jackson and Thomas Huthwaite
- Patent stars: Anton Blijlevens, Hadleigh Brown and Helen Bellchambers
- Trade mark stars: David Harper
- Rising stars: Matthieu Mouscardes
Leading IP expertise in New Zealand
These rankings highlight AJ Park’s position as a leading intellectual property firm across New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific Islands with deep expertise across patents, trade marks, disputes, and IP strategy.
View our full list of awards and recognition.
