Trade Mark Attorney

Experienced Trade Mark Attorneys Protecting Brands in NZ, Australia, and Beyond

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Expert Trade Mark Attorneys Protecting Your Brand

Trade mark protection is one of the most important factors to consider for any brand seeking to distinguish its goods or services in the marketplace.

We have extensive experience in all areas of trade mark use, protection, and enforcement, and we will enhance your business through the effective use of trade marks.

The benefits of registering a trade mark include:

  • Exclusive right to use the trade mark throughout New Zealand to promote the goods and/or services it covers.

  • Use the ® symbol with the trade mark

  • Legal protection to deter others from trying to imitate your brand.

  • A good trade mark will distinguish your business from others.

  • Adds value to your business that can increase over time as the mark becomes established in the market.

  • You can sell or assign the trade mark to another person or business, or license its use to other parties.

“Registered to practice in both New Zealand and Australia, we provide patent attorney services across both jurisdictions for local clients and foreign agents.”

Meet our Trade Mark Attorney Team
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“We work in a niche industry where there are very few experts, so it has been essential to work with a team who can grasp the engineering concepts of this industry very quickly. Their work has maximised our IP protection.”

Peter Renshaw, Sales Director | pultron composites

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Our Areas of Trade Mark Attorney Expertise

We specialise in:

  • Filing and registration of trade mark applications in the New Zealand, Australia, the USA and many other countries

  • Madrid protocol applications and provisional refusals

  • Managing large trade mark portfolios

  • Trade mark clearance searches

  • Assisting with trade mark opposition, revocation and invalidation proceedings

  • Advising on the effective use of trade marks

  • Trade mark watching services

  • Advice in relation to the use of trade marks on the internet

  • Advising on trade mark infringement and third party conflicts

  • Advice on counterfeit products

  • Trade mark assignments and licensing

  • New Zealand and Australian trade mark law

“All of our trade mark attorneys are registered to practice in both New Zealand and Australia. We provide services in both jurisdictions on behalf of local client and foreign agents.”

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TRADE MARK ATTORNEY SERVICES

Origin provide a wide range of legal and consulting services to individuals and businesses for the protection and management of their trademarks.

Trade Mark Searches

Conducting comprehensive trade mark searches to determine if your proposed trade mark is available for registration and doesn’t infringe on existing trade marks.

Trade Mark Registration

Assisting you in the process of registering your trade mark with the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ) and, if needed, in other countries through international trade mark registrations.

Trade Mark Renewals

Managing the renewal and maintenance of your registered trade marks to ensure their continued protection.

Trade Mark Prosecution

Handling the filing and prosecution of trade mark applications, including responding to office actions and objections from IPONZ.

Trade Mark Portfolio Management

Developing and maintaining a strategic portfolio of trade marks to safeguard your brand identity and intellectual property assets.

Trade Mark Enforcement

Taking legal action against individuals or entities that may be infringing on your trade marks and defending your trade mark rights.

Trade Mark Licensing and Agreements

Advising on and drafting licensing agreements, co-branding agreements, and other contracts related to the use of your trade marks.

Trade Mark Oppositions

Representing you in trade mark opposition proceedings, both as an opponent or as a party defending against an opposition.

Trade Mark Strategy

Providing guidance on trade mark strategy, including advice on trade mark selection, protection, and brand management.

International Trade Mark Protection

Assisting in obtaining international trade mark protection through mechanisms like the Madrid Protocol and regional trade mark offices.

Leonard-Cousins

Leonard Cousins

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