Patent Attorney

Comprehensive Patent Attorney Services based in Auckland, New Zealand

At Origin Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys, we specialise in helping businesses, inventors, and research institutions protect their intellectual property through effective, strategic patent services
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Patents Attorney: Protecting your Technology & Ideas

We are known for our technical knowledge, legal expertise and a focus on what matters commercially. We file and prosecute patents for leading technology companies and tertiary institutions.

We have particular strengths in the fields of Information Communication Technology (ICT), engineering, manufacturing, automotive, electronics, telecommunications, plastics and packaging.

Our patent attorney expertise is based on extensive experience at large professional firms. With a strong in-house background in leading technology commercialisation companies, we understand how patents are used in commerce.

“New Zealand and Australian businesses are well known for taking on the world. For this reason, we have specialist expertise in foreign intellectual property law and procedures.”

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“My experience of dealing with OriginIP is one of a partner who delivers key executional capability in the realisation of company IP strategy internationally, along with valuable supporting advice that is attentive, cost effective and pragmatically outcome focused. As such I have no hesitation in recommending them in this capacity.”

Adrian Barker, Head of Commercial and IP | Lanaco

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Our Patent Attorney Specialties

We file and prosecute a large number of patent applications for our clients all over the world, including:

  • Drafting patent applications suitable for New Zealand, Australia, the USA and international prosecution

  • New Zealand, Australia and international patent filings and prosecution

  • Advising on patent infringement and third-party conflicts

  • Assistance with contentious proceedings including infringement and revocation proceedings

  • Assistance with opposition and appeal proceedings before the Intellectual Property Offices of New Zealand and Australia

  • Patent auditing

  • Patent assignments, licensing and due diligence

  • Managing patent portfolios

All patent attorney services are provided by a registered professional qualified to practice in both New Zealand and Australia. We assist clients in both jurisdictions, representing local businesses and foreign agents.”

PATENT ATTORNEY SERVICES

Origin provides a wide range of services to individuals and businesses looking to protect their intellectual property

Patent Searches

Conducting comprehensive searches to assess the patentability of an invention and identify any existing patents or prior art that might affect your application.

Patent Prosecution

Managing the patent application process, including communicating with IPONZ, responding to office actions, and ensuring the application meets all legal requirements.

Patent Portfolio Management

Helping clients strategise and manage their patent portfolios, which may involve making decisions on filing, maintaining, or licensing patents.

Patent Litigation Support

Assisting clients in patent disputes, whether it’s enforcing their patent rights or defending against infringement claims.

Freedom-to-Operate Searches

Conducting searches to assess whether a product or process may infringe on existing patents held by others.

Patent Application Drafting

Preparing and drafting patent applications that meet the specific requirements of the New Zealand Intellectual Property Office (IPONZ).

International Patent Filings

Advising on and facilitating the filing of international patent applications, such as through the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) system.

IP Strategy and Consulting

Providing guidance on intellectual property strategy, including advice on how to protect your innovations and leverage your patents for business success.

IP Commercialisation

Advising on ways to monetise intellectual property assets through licensing, partnerships, or sales.

IP Due Diligence

Conducting assessments of intellectual property as part of mergers, acquisitions, or investments.

TRADE MARK: Protecting your Brand

Trade mark protection is one of the most important factors to consider with any brand to distinguish your goods or services in the marketplace. We have extensive experience in all areas of trade mark use, protection, and enforcement.

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Leonard Cousins

Patent & Trade Mark Attorney
lcousins@originip.co.nz+64 22 033 0260