Southern Cross Intellectual Property - Patent & Trade Mark Lawyers

Southern Cross Intellectual Property is a specialised intellectual property firm providing comprehensive patent, trade mark, design and plant variety rights services across New Zealand and Australia. The firm was formed in July 2021 when In-Legal Limited, founded by Jane Calvert in 2010, joined forces with Martin IP Pty Ltd, founded by Todd Martin in 2018. The firm operates under the Southern Hemisphere's most famous constellation, serving as a reliable beacon to help clients navigate their intellectual property journeys.

The firm's principals bring extensive international experience, with Jane Calvert being a registered Trans-Tasman patent attorney and practicing lawyer with a PhD in organic chemistry, and Todd Martin being a registered Australian, New Zealand and U.S. patent and trademark attorney with multiple U.S. law licences. Their team includes senior associates with advanced qualifications in molecular biology and organometallic chemistry, providing deep technical expertise across diverse industries.

Southern Cross Intellectual Property specialises in capturing and securing innovations through patents, trade marks, designs and plant variety rights, with particular expertise in chemistry, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, life sciences, medical devices, software and information technology. The firm offers comprehensive services including global intellectual property portfolio management, due diligence for acquisitions and investments, licensing assistance, IP strategy development, freedom to operate searching, and in-house contract patent attorney services for clients across both countries.