Jonathan Aumonier-Ward

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+64 21 936 409
Wellington
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Top expertise

Intellectual Property
Commercial
Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Jonathan is a renowned trade mark and copyright specialist.

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Jonathan has over two decades of extensive experience advising the most innovative businesses and entrepreneurs, from small startups through to Fortune 500 companies.

He has experience advising international and local clients from a broad range of industries including food & beverage, cosmetics, entertainment, pharmaceutical, and information & communications technologies.

Jonathan's insights

Scam or spam – how to protect your intellectual property

7 July 2026

Building Amendment Bill Introduced: Major Reforms to Liability, Insurance, and Consenting Requirements for the Construction Sector

2 July 2026

Succession planning in the freight and logistics sector: protecting value before transition

9 June 2026

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They drive our client relationships and connections with our community, and underpin our achievements.

Excellence

  • Gold ranking for trade mark prosecution and strategy in WTR 1000 2026.
  • Recognised by World Trademark Review Global Leaders 2026: Private Practice.
  • Recognised in the 2025 edition of World Trademark Review (WTR) Global Leaders.
  • Recognised in the Best Lawyers New Zealand 2025 directory for IP Law.
  • Ranked as a 2025 IP Expert by Asia IP.
  • Contributing author to International Trademark Association’s (INTA) Guide to Trade Mark Law. 
  • Gold ranking for trade mark prosecution and strategy in WTR 1000 2024.

Enterprising

  • Member of INTA Emerging Issues Committee.
  • Member of the Sustainable Business Network.
  • Past member of INTA’s Anti-Counterfeiting, Bulletins, and Non-Traditional Marks Committees.
  • Past member of Presidential Task Force. 

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