Special Counsel, Auckland
Sophie Thoreau
Contact
- Auckland office
- DDI +64 9 363 0646
- M +64 21 359 985
Profile
Sophie specialises in intellectual property law and the provision of commercial advice in an IP context. She has extensive experience in New Zealand, Australia, China and internationally.
Sophie’s expertise spans over 17 years and covers the full spectrum of IP, from development and strategy, through to commercialisation and enforcement.
She enables clients in a variety of industries including FMCG, technology, digital and the public sector to recognise and harness their valuable IP. Sophie’s focus is to provide clients with sound advice tailored to their particular needs.
- Sophie is listed as a 'leading associate' for intellectual property by Legal 500
- Sophie is ranked 'gold' for IP prosecution and strategy, 'bronze' for enforcement and litigation, and 'recommended' for transactions by WTR 1000
- Secretary and member of the Auckland Women Lawyers' Association (AWLA)
- Member of the Intellectual Property Society of Australia and New Zealand (IPSANZ)
- Asian Patent Attorney Association (APAA) - New Zealand Secretary and Treasurer
- Contributor to the New Zealand Intellectual Property Journal
Experience
Work highlights
Advising BV Investment Partners
on aspects of its strategic investment into Kami, a leading classroom engagement and teacher productivity content provider to the US and global K12 market
Advising the Manuka Honey Appellation Society
for the benefit of the New Zealand honey industry globally
Advising a variety of clients
to strategically clear pathways for their use and registration of intellectual property internationally
Advising clients
in relation to anti-counterfeiting and strategies for border control
Acting on behalf of international clients
to protect geographical indications
Advising clients
in relation to parallel importation