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AJ Park is one of the largest IP firms in the Australasian region with the track record, broad technological expertise and services to cover every stage of the IP lifecycle. For over 130 years, we've helped our clients protect and manage their intangible assets in Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands and throughout the world.

AJ Park operates as part of the IPH Limited group. IPH Limited is a public company that is the holding company for an international network of intellectual property professional services and adjacent businesses operating under different brands in a range of jurisdictions (each a “Group Business”). The other Group Businesses within the IPH Limited group are Applied Marks, Griffith Hack, Pizzeys Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys, Smart & Biggar, ROBIC, and Spruson & Ferguson. For the purposes of the Australian and New Zealand Code of Conduct for Trans-Tasman Patent and Trade Marks Attorneys 2018, AJ Park IP Limited is an incorporated registered patent attorney, and a member of an ‘ownership group’ within the meaning of the Code. AJ Park also has a team of trade mark experts many of whom are registered Australian trade mark attorneys with the Trans-Tasman IP Attorneys Board.

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News \ 20 Nov 2024

NZ Lawyer: Inside NZ’s largest trade mark practice

Trade Mark Practice Group Leader, David Harper, recently spoke to NZ Lawyer about his approach and vision for New Zealand's largest trade mark team since taking the reins in April this year.

News \ 18 Nov 2024

AJ Park's international travel

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

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Article \ 14 Nov 2024

New Patent Prosecution Highway programme launched by IPONZ and CNIPA

The Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ) has partnered with the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) to introduce a new Patent Prosecution Highway programme on 1 November 2024.

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Article \ 14 Nov 2024

UK Supreme Court issues “bad faith” ruling on Sky Plc…

A long running dispute between Sky Plc (Sky) and SkyKick has come to a head, with the UK Supreme Court providing clarity after eight years of contention on whether applying for broad specifications of goods and services is considered bad faith if there is no intention of use at the time of filing.

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News \ 8 Nov 2024

AJ Park's awards and recognition

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

News \ 8 Nov 2024

Five AJ Park experts names as IAM Global Leaders 2025

Five AJ Park Principals have been named in the IAM Global Leaders list for 2025.

Article \ 7 Nov 2024

Trade mark audits in the US – no squatters allowed!

The United States (US) is one of the few countries in the world requiring trade mark owners periodically file declarations proving use of their trade mark in trade in the US, for the goods or services covered by their trade mark.

Failure to prove use results in the loss of registered rights. Why? The aim is to ensure the integrity of the US Federal Trade Marks Register – no trade mark squatters allowed!

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Client story \ 29 Oct 2024

“A world-first in first aid”: a Kiwi company leads the…

A Canterbury company has created an intelligent first aid cabinet for the workplace that can instantly detect when items need replacing. And if you think that sounds impressive, just wait until you hear about the company’s massive global potential.