Catalyst IP | IP Patents, Trademarks & Technology Law

Catalyst IP is a leading New Zealand intellectual property law firm, founded in 2012 as Catalyst Intellectual Property, specialising in protecting and maximising investment in new ideas, products, services and technologies. The firm's primary focus is technology intellectual property, with directors and senior personnel bringing extensive experience from New Zealand, Australia, Singapore and Europe, in private practice, in-house and senior government roles.

The firm works with a diverse client base including inventors, start-ups, research institutes, universities, government agencies, small and large businesses and multi-national corporations across New Zealand, Australia and globally. Its approach emphasises building a deep understanding of clients' businesses to provide responsive, efficient and strategic intellectual property services.

Operating through Catalyst IP Patent Law Limited and Catalyst IP Trade Marks Law Limited, with an Auckland branch, the firm offers comprehensive intellectual property services including patent and trade mark portfolio management, commercial agreement drafting, due diligence, IP strategy development, and litigation and dispute resolution. Its technical expertise spans biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, chemistry, life sciences and other technology fields. The firm also offers Notary Public services.