Henry Hughes Law Limited - Intellectual Property Lawyers Wellington

Henry Hughes Intellectual Property is New Zealand's first firm of patent and trade mark attorneys, established in 1882 by Mr. Henry Hughes, a steam engine inventor. The firm has significant experience in all intellectual property matters across New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific Region, serving clients from start-ups and SMEs through to global businesses. They specialise in identifying, registering and protecting all forms of IP rights including patents, trade marks, designs, copyright, plant variety rights and domain names.

The firm operates through two entities: Henry Hughes IP Limited, which handles patent and trade mark attorney services, and Henry Hughes Law Limited, established in 1991 to manage litigation, copyright and licensing work. This dual structure enables them to offer comprehensive intellectual property services including strategic advice, portfolio management, prosecution, opposition proceedings, enforcement, and commercialisation across multiple jurisdictions.

Henry Hughes serves a diverse range of clients across pharmaceutical, electronic, food, clothing, entertainment, mechanical engineering, chemical, and agricultural industries. The firm maintains long-standing relationships with like-minded attorneys worldwide, ensuring they can assist clients with their IP needs globally whilst providing personalised service with all work carried out by principals or under their direct supervision.