Protect your brand in every market that matters.
Your trusted New Zealand associate. We file, prosecute and defend trade marks into NZ for attorneys and brand owners around the world — promptly, precisely, and with reporting you can rely on.
Trusted by global brands — and the attorneys who represent them
Your New Zealand associate.
For decades, IP firms around the world have relied on us as their NZ address for service. We handle the local detail so you can give your clients a seamless answer — backed by prompt, precise reporting in the format you expect.
- ✓ Address for service & full prosecution before IPONZ
- ✓ Oppositions, revocations & dispute resolution in NZ
- ✓ Clear, prompt reporting and competitive associate rates
- ✓ Forty-plus years of continuity — the same reliable team
Illustrative — sample of associate workflow
Going global? We'll take your mark to the world.
If you're scaling a Kiwi brand offshore, you need protection in place before you land — not after. We register and defend your trade mark in nearly every country on earth, managed end-to-end from right here, with a single point of contact.
- ✓ File 130+ territories through the Madrid System, or directly
- ✓ Strategic advice on which markets to secure first
- ✓ One NZ contact managing a trusted global associate network
- ✓ AI-assisted clearance before you commit to a name
From your New Zealand base mark, the Madrid System lets you extend protection to dozens of markets through a single application — we handle the strategy and the paperwork.
Everything your trade mark needs, start to finish.
We take the time to understand your brand, then build a plan from some — or all — of these services.
Background search
A thorough, AI-assisted search to catch conflicts before you file — the essential first step to a clean registration.
Name & brand generation
Launching or rebranding? We help you land a distinctive name that's easy to protect and built to register.
Registration
We prepare the application, choose the right classes, file with IPONZ and keep you posted at every step.
Renewals
We track your renewal dates and remind you well ahead of time — including for marks originally filed elsewhere — so your protection never lapses.
Oppositions & disputes
From oppositions to coexistence agreements, we resolve disputes quickly — and work to keep you out of court.
Border protection
Register your mark with NZ Customs to intercept counterfeit goods before they reach the market.
International registration
File through the Madrid System or directly in individual countries — we advise on the right route for your markets.
NZ filing for overseas clients
We act as your NZ agent and address for service, liaising with IPONZ on behalf of international clients and associates.
International disputes
A dispute abroad needs local representation — our network of trusted associates gets it resolved, fast.
A clear path from idea to protected mark.
No jargon, no surprises — and we're with you at every stage.
Search
AI-assisted checks across NZ and international registers to see if your mark is clear.
Strategy
We agree the right classes, specification and filing route for the markets you care about.
File
We lodge with IPONZ and internationally, managing every response and compliance report.
Protect
Once registered, we keep your mark current — tracking renewal dates and reminding you well ahead, so protection never lapses.
We're not the cheapest, and we don't try to be. We aim for the best practical outcome at a fair price — because getting it wrong later costs far more than getting it right now.
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quoted up front.
Every brand is different, so your cost depends on a few clear factors. We walk you through all of them and give you a written quote before any work begins.
- 01The countries and jurisdictions you register in
- 02How many classes your goods and services fall under
- 03Word mark, logo (device) mark, or both
- 04The complexity of your specification
- 05Any oppositions or compliance issues that arise
Trusted by global counsel and Kiwi founders alike.
NZMarks has always been reliable and professional handling our filings in New Zealand. Thank you for many years of prompt and excellent service.
They made multi-jurisdiction registration easy and gave us confidence. The whole process was efficient and painless — it was clear they knew their stuff.
It's definitely worth getting NZMarks' advice early on. They did a fantastic job of representing us. Thanks NZMarks.
Trade marks, demystified.
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Whether you're instructing us from abroad or protecting a Kiwi brand for the world, start with an obligation-free conversation.
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