Kieran is an experienced Intellectual Property (IP) law specialist, providing expert legal advice on local and international trademark protection, enforcement, and portfolio management.

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Kieran enjoys working closely with clients to create comprehensive IP strategies that safeguard and enhance their brands.

Kieran has worked with businesses of all sizes, from small enterprises to some of Australia and New Zealand’s largest and most well-known brands. His local expertise has spanned sectors such as rugby, surf wear, outdoor clothing, finance, investment, and movie makers. Kieran’s deep understanding of these industries ensured tailored, effective solutions that resonated with the unique needs of his clients.

Internationally, Kieran has worked with well-known multinationals in the fast-moving consumer goods, entertainment, and pharmaceutical industries. His extensive experience in these sectors enabled him to offer nuanced, strategic guidance on global IP protection.

Kieran is passionate about helping businesses protect their intellectual property and build strong, defendable brands, whether through proactive measures or enforcement actions.

Recent highlights

  • Assisting well-known global brands with the protection of their trade marks in both Australia and New Zealand.
  • Supporting the development of comprehensive IP Strategies for some of Australia and New Zealand’s most well-known brands.
  • Overseeing the protection and enforcement of global trade mark portfolios for large Australian and New Zealand businesses.
  • Assisting local and overseas clients with the enforcement of trade marks and copyright.

Kieran's insights

Court of Appeal confirms manufacturer's duty of care in leaky building cases

29 October 2024

Are we there yet? Probably not: Supreme Court extends limitation period for contribution claims

19 September 2024

Modernising the Companies Act - what changes should we expect?

26 August 2024

We're driven by our values

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

Enterprising

  • Kieran has experience working in London preparing commercial agreements, including licensing and merchandising agreements in the entertainment industry. 

Excellence

  • Recognised in the Best Lawyers New Zealand 2025 directory for IP Law.
  • Recognised as an IP Stars Notable Practioner

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