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This week, our team came together in Auckland and Wellington for a vibrant Diwali lunch. Our people enjoyed traditional dishes, including biryani, palak paneer, dal tadka, pyaaz ke pakode, samosas, raita. The talented Nikita Nigam from our Wellington office helped with the decorations and did all the Rangoli drawings herself. We’re grateful for everyone who joined to celebrate and look to new beginnings. May this Diwali bring joy, prosperity, and success to all! #HappyDiwali #Teamcelebration #AJPark

The United States (US) is one of the few countries in the world requiring trade mark owners periodically file declarations proving use of their trade mark in trade in the US, for the goods or services covered by their trade mark. Failure to prove use results in the loss of registered rights. Why? The aim is to ensure the integrity of the US Federal Trade Marks Register – no trade mark squatters allowed! Read the full article by trade mark expert Sarah Harrison at https://lnkd.in/gprUGCMw #USPTO #trademarks #intellectualproperty

🌴 Did you know Samoa is one of the first places in the world to see the sunrise? 🌴 Each day, Samoa is one of the first places in the world to see the sunrise due to its location near the International Date Line. In 2011, Samoa decided to switch time zones to the west of the Date Line to improve trade relations with Australia and New Zealand, effectively skipping 30 December 2011. AJ Park has extensive experience navigating the different Pacific Island legal systems, and through the process have built strong relationships with the local registries and agents. View our guide to learn about safeguarding your IP in Samoa and the Pacific Islands: https://lnkd.in/gtqBtSmN #intellectualproperty #pacificislands #samoa

We recently had the pleasure of speaking with Peter Montgomery, CEO and co-founder of Clever First Aid. Alongside his innovative team, he has developed an intelligent first-aid cabinet for the workplace that can instantly detect when supplies need to be replaced. Clever First Aid is poised for significant global expansion, already operating in five countries, with a focus on Australia, New Zealand, and the United States. Peter says, "... it's a global mission worth pursuing. We're passionate about helping our customers create safer workplaces for their teams. And AJ Park has been a crucial partner in our endeavors." AJ Park Principal Anton Blijlevens has worked with Peter for over 25 years on patent protection for various innovations. It's been a fantastic experience working with Clever First Aid and sharing their vision for workplace safety. Read the full article at https://lnkd.in/gZ-HNJnK #CleverFirstAid #GlobalGrowth #Innovation #Patents #IntellectualProperty

David Harper (Trade Marks Practice Group Leader), Thomas Huthwaite (Litigation Practice Group Leader) and Victoria Watts (Principal) will travel to New Orleans, USA to connect with clients and colleagues from around the world next week from 12-15 November. If you would like to arrange a meeting, please get in touch with David, Thomas or Victoria. They would be happy to hear from you! #INTA #LM2024 #NewOrleans #intellectualproperty #trademarks #litigation

Today, our team got together for a spook-tacular staff morning tea in the Wellington office. A huge thank you to everyone who participated in the fun and enjoyed some spooky treats. Join us in appreciating the impressive (and, from what we hear, delicious) themed cake and cookies baked by Tori McGaugh and Nikita Parbhu - see below. Wishing you all a fun and safe Halloween. #Halloween2024 #team #morningtea

Last weekend, we celebrated Emirates Team New Zealand defending the America’s Cup! This win not only showcased New Zealand's exceptional sailing prowess but also highlighted the innovative spirit thriving within the regatta. With great innovations, comes the need for strong patent protection. AJ Park Principal, Anton Blijlevens, explores the innovation on the water and some of the patent disputes we’ve seen off the water. Read the full article at https://lnkd.in/gJsdiJg4 #marine #patents #innovation

🌴 Did you know Rugby Union is the most popular sport in Fiji? 🌴 The national team, known as the Flying Fijians, is highly regarded internationally and has a strong following both at home and abroad. So much, so Fiji released a $7 banknote to commemorate Fiji’s Rugby 7s gold and bronze medal wins at the Tokyo Olympics 2020. AJ Park has extensive experience navigating the different Pacific Island legal systems, and through the process have built strong relationships with the local registries and agents. View our guide to learn about safeguarding your IP in Fiji and the Pacific Islands: https://lnkd.in/gtqBtSmN #intellectualproperty #pacificislands #fiji

AJ Park Principal, Sarah Barclay, will be attending the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) Annual Meeting this week in Washington DC. The event will take place from 24-26 October at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, bringing together intellectual property experts from around the world. If you would like to arrange a meeting, please get in touch with Sarah. She would be happy to hear from you! #AIPLA #WashingtonDC #intellectualproperty

This week, we had the pleasure of welcoming our clients and colleagues to the Auckland office for an engaging discussion featuring Karen Walker and Grant Partridge, along with AJ Park’s IP expert, Sarah Barclay. Rumbie Mutanga hosted the panel discussion where Karen, Grant, and Sarah shared their experiences, sparking thoughtful discussions and questions from the audience. We are very privileged to hear from such iconic New Zealand fashion and jewellery brands and get an insight into how they have leveraged intellectual property in their business. A huge thank you to our panelists for sharing their expertise and to everyone who attended and joined the conversation. #FashionIP #intellectualproperty #creativity