Profile
Gemma specialises in all areas of intellectual property law and the provision of commercial advice in an IP context. She provides a full range of intellectual property services for contentious and non-contentious matters including copyright, brand/trade mark protection, patents, designs, domain names and confidential information.
Having specialised in intellectual property law for over 10 years, Gemma has appeared for clients before the New Zealand High Court, Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand and Australian Intellectual Property Office.
Gemma has acted for a wide array of clients including those in the telecommunication, energy and FMCG sectors.
- Member, New Zealand Law Society
- Member of the Intellectual Property Society of Australia and New Zealand (IPSANZ)
Experience
Work highlights
Providing advice, developing strategies and plans
to clear and protect new brands/refreshed brands
Trade mark and domain name searches
for various clients
Registering trade marks
in New Zealand and overseas
Acting for clients
in connection with intellectual property disputes and enforcement
Providing advice
in relation to misleading and deceptive conduct
Reviewing, drafting and negotiating
general commercial agreements and IP licensing arrangements