Professional Staff
Rachelle Beale
Rachelle Beale is a Registered Patent Attorney (New Zealand) and a Fellow of the New Zealand Institute of Patent Attorneys (NZIPA). Rachelle joined Henry Hughes in 2001 and has a background in science and commerce. She specializes in patents, particularly in the areas of Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals... More
Adrian Evans
Adrian Evans assists Henry Hughes’ national and international clients with patent applications in New Zealand and overseas. Adrian has degrees in both law and science, with his science degree majoring in genetics, molecular biology and physiology. Prior to joining Henry Hughes in 2006, Adrian worked at the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand ... More
Melody Sutherland
Melody has a BA degree in sociology and public policy and practices as a trade mark executive. Melody was a trade mark advisor at IPONZ from 1995-1997 before joining Henry Hughes trade marks team in 1998 where she worked until 2002. After pursuing other interests, Melody rejoined Henry Hughes in 2005 and works with principals and other professionals in the trade mark area... More
Naomi Hand
Naomi graduated from the University of Auckland in 2004 with degrees in Law and Arts, majoring in History. Prior to joining Henry Hughes, Naomi worked as a Trade Mark Examiner at the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand. Naomi works with principals and other professional staff in the area of trade marks... More
Russell Law
Russell Law is a Registered Patent Attorney (New Zealand) and a Fellow of the New Zealand Institute of Patent Attorneys (NZIPA). Russell joined Henry Hughes in 2009 after 16 years at another leading New Zealand based Intellectual Property firm. Russell works with Henry Hughes principals and other professionals providing advice to New Zealand and international clients across a broad range of industries... More
David Nowak
David graduated from the University of Auckland in 2004 with a Bachelor of Science, majoring in Biological Sciences, and in 2007 with a Bachelor of Laws. Prior to joining Henry Hughes in 2009, David worked as a Patent Examiner in the chemical and biotechnology fields at the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand... More
