Kate Duckworth Intellectual Property - Patent & Trade Mark Law

Kate Duckworth IP is a specialist intellectual property law firm led by Kate Duckworth, a registered patent and trade mark attorney in both New Zealand and Australia. The firm provides comprehensive intellectual property services with a focus on creative industries and commercial clients. Kate brings over 15 years of experience in litigation and dispute resolution, having previously worked at the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand and as a partner at leading IP firms.

The firm offers a full range of IP services including trade mark and patent filings across New Zealand, Australia and internationally, copyright protection, designs registration, and plant variety rights. Kate specialises in IP strategy development, portfolio management, commercialisation advice, and licensing arrangements. The practice also handles complex IP disputes, enforcement proceedings, oppositions and revocations before the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand, IP Australia and the courts.

Kate Duckworth IP takes a practical, solution-focused approach to intellectual property matters, working closely with creatives, businesses and organisations to protect and maximise the value of their intellectual property assets. The firm's expertise extends to commercial agreements including franchising, manufacturing, confidentiality and settlement agreements, as well as providing strategic advice on IP audits, due diligence and anti-counterfeiting measures.