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Henry Hughes Patent &
Trade Mark Attorneys
From start-ups and SMEs through to global businesses we will work with you to ensure that you have the right protection for your valuable IP rights.
As New Zealand’s first firm of Patent Attorneys we have significant experience in all IP matters in New Zealand, Australia and across the Pacific Region. We have long standing relationships with like-minded attorneys around the world so that we can ensure that whatever your IP needs we can assist you to achieve your desired outcome. READ MORE
FREE 30 MIN CONSULTATION
We appreciate that there are many misconceptions and myths about IP. To help you navigate your way through the minefield we offer new or prospective clients with a FREE 30 minute consultation on qualifying patent, trade mark, registered design matters.
EXPERTISE
We specialise in intellectual property and we have significant expertise in identifying, registering and protecting all forms of IP rights in New Zealand, Australia and around the world.
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EXPERIENCE
We have experience across a broad range of industries and act for clients large and small in all areas of manufacturing, research, and various services.
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PEOPLE
Helen Lyon
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- Designs
- Trade Marks
- Searches
- Renewals
- Assignments
Helen is a qualified Legal Executive assisting both Elena Szentivanyi and Mark Eftimov. Helen has over 30 years’ experience in trade mark and design matters.
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New to IP?
IP gives your business a creative edge and can become a valuable business asset. It is important to be aware of any IP rights that you may own or be entitled to and to take the necessary steps to protect these assets.
Contact Us
EMAIL: hh@henryhughes.com
New Zealand
Level 9,
109 -125 Willis Street
Wellington 6011
Tel: (644) 381 6050
Latest News
24 August 2018
Following the recent decision of the European Court of Justice in Societe des produits Nestle v Mondelez UK Holdings & Services [2018] EUECJ C-84/17P regarding the Kit-kat shape trade mark, we provide an overview, examples and leadings cases for the registrability of shape trade marks in New Zealand.
24 August 2018
IPAustralia has released an exposure draft of the Intellectual Property Laws Amendment (Productivity Commission Response Part 2 and Other Measures) Bill 2018, which is intended to implement recommendations of the Productivity Commission's 2016 report regarding intellectual property, including abolishing the innovation patent.
24 August 2018
Three interlocutory decisions of the Commissioner of Patents have recently issued dealing with the level of detail required in pleadings during opposition proceedings under the Patents Act 1953.
Our People
Barbara Sullivan
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- Trade marks
- Passing Off
- Fair Trading Act
- Copyright
- Searches & Investigations
- Border Protection
- IP Enforcement
- Licensing
- Submissions on proposed legislation
Barbara Sullivan is a Director of Henry Hughes Law Ltd and a consultant to Henry Hughes IP Ltd. Barbara has more than 25 years extensive experience advising global and national clients.
Belinda McGuigan
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- Patents
- Trade Marks
Belinda prepares and files patent and trade mark applications in Australia and New Zealand and provides secretarial support.
David Moore
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- Trade marks
- Copyright
- IP enforcement
- Confidential information and privacy
- Consumer law
- Licensing
- Assignments and transfers of IP
David Moore has been an Intellectual Property practitioner for over 15 years. He has practised in the Middle East, Australia and New Zealand.
David Nowak
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- Patent Drafting
- Patent Prosecution
- Patent Opposition
- Freedom to operate searches and opinions
- Validity opinions
- Prior Art searches
David is an expert in all matters relating to the Patents Act 2013 and led the Henry Hughes response to the regulations drafted under this Act.
Elena Szentiványi
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- Trade Marks
- IP strategy
- IP enforcement
- Audits
- Searches
- Border Protection
- Oppositions and revocations
Elena is a Director of Henry Hughes IP Ltd with over 20 years’ experience working with local and global businesses.
Frank Callus
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- Patents
- Copyright
Frank works with a network of global colleagues and experts to service a wide range of clients. His major focus is in the area of patents (mechanical engineering & chemistry), and trade marks.
Helen Lyon
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- Designs
- Trade Marks
- Searches
- Renewals
- Assignments
Helen is a qualified Legal Executive assisting both Elena Szentivanyi and Mark Eftimov. Helen has over 30 years’ experience in trade mark and design matters.
Jesse Strafford
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- Patents
- Copyright
Jesse works with principals and other professional staff drafting, filing and prosecuting patents, particularly in the pharmaceutical, agricultural and mechanical fields.
Julie Andrews
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- Patents
With over 30 years’ experience as a patent/legal secretary, including at other firms in both Sydney and Wellington, Julie’s role is focussed on patent prosecution and transactional work.
Kay Parsons
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- Patents
Kay is a qualified Legal Executive who has worked at Henry Hughes for 21 years. She provides patent support primarily to Frank Callus.
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Our Expertise
Patents
Do you have an invention to protect? Our patent attorneys can assist you with searches and advice, drafting of specifications, as well as filing and prosecution of New Zealand and foreign patent applications...
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Designs
Have you given a product a new look? Talk to us if you want expert advice on registering your design in New Zealand and other countries, including searching, filing and prosecuting design applications...
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Trade Marks
Do you want your goods or services to stand out in the marketplace? We are the people to see for advice, searches, and assistance registering your trade mark in New Zealand and your overseas markets...
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Copyright
We can help you with advice on copyright, including how to license your copyright works in New Zealand and other countries...
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Searches and Investigations
We undertake a wide range of searches in relation to intellectual property rights, including clearance, novelty, and freedom to operate searches, as well as enquiries as to whether a trade mark is being used in New Zealand...
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Border Protection
Do you want to prevent counterfeit goods from being imported into New Zealand? We can give you advice and lodge Border Protection Notices with the New Zealand Customs Service...
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Dispute Resolution
It is a fact of life - where there is value this is likely to be disputes. There are many ways in which a dispute with a third party can be resolved, be that by proceedings before the Commissioner, litigation or agreement...
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Domain Names
Is there an domain name that you want? We can assist you in determining whether your trade mark is registrable as a domain name in the .nz domain. We have been successful in retrieving domain names that have been improperly registered by third parties...
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Licensing & Tech Transfer
Talk to us if you want advice or assistance licensing your intellectual property rights, including the right to use an invention, design, trade mark or copyright work in New Zealand...
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Plant Variety Rights (PVR)
Do you have a unique plant variety? We can assist you in the protection of your plant variety including searching and registration in New Zealand and overseas...
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Enforcement
It is necessary to monitor and protect your IP rights. As a full service IP firm, we can develop a suitable enforcement strategy which may include watching briefs, border protection notices, oppositions, revocations, and litigation...
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Protecting Your IP Internationally
Our attorneys are registered in Australia and we routinely file and prosecute patents, trade marks and designs directly with IP Australia.
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Submissions on Proposed Legislation in NZ
We have assisted in the preparation of submissions to Parliament in relation to proposed legislation. We appeared before the Commerce Select Committee on behalf of INTA (International Trade Marks Association) to present submissions on the Trade Marks Bill 2001 (which was enacted as the Trade Marks Act 2002).
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What is Intellectual Property?
Intellectual Property or IP refers to a range of rights protecting intangible property that is the result of creativity such as patents or trade marks or copyrights.
IP gives your business a creative edge and can become a valuable business asset. It is important to be aware of any IP rights that you may own or be entitled to and to take the necessary steps to protect these assets.
If you wish to launch a new product or brand you should consult with a patent attorney to ascertain if there are any means of protection open to you and to ensure that what you wish to do does not infringe any party's existing rights.
If you have developed a product or method then you may be entitled to patent and/or design protection. If you have come up with a new brand name or logo you may be entitled to trade mark protection.
You will find more specific information about the various types of IP in our beginners’ guides. If you have any further questions, contact us at: hh@henryhughes.com
Contact
Mailing address:
PO Box 356
Wellington 6140
New Zealand
Courier address:
Kordia House
Level 9
109 - 125 Willis Street
Wellington 6011
New Zealand
Tel: (+644) 381 6050
Fax: (+644) 381 6501
Email: hh@henryhughes.com
