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Tobacco packaging legislation tests international treaties
New Zealand's proposed legislation forcing tobacco products into plain packaging could complicate international trade agreements.

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Case Studies

Hubco - Roof Racks
Hubco Automotive partners with CreateIP to achieve the best possible IP protection and strategy for their roof racks and accessories.

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Working with Robert has been refreshing. I have more control over the IP process, the quality of advice we receive is highly interactive, strategic and tailored to our needs, and our workload has hugely reduced.

- Ralf Schlothauer, Comvita New Zealand

Litigation and Opinions

Enforcing your rights is sometimes necessary. Usually a simple letter can resolve matters, but sometimes a more rigorous approach is required. Either way CreateIP can assist by providing initial advice of infringement and help with further steps typically by creating a virtual litigation team by using other litigation experts in your field.  Unlike larger firms, we can pick and choose the right experts for your situation.

Likewise, we will also advise you if any of your activities infringe a third party IP holder’s rights, and provide preliminary advice on the validity of these rights. This is often a fundamental first step in new product development, often termed ‘freedom to operate’.

If required, we will instruct and work with the third parties to conduct litigation proceedings and/or opinions on your behalf.


Patent Searching & Pre-Filing Assessment
Drafting and Filing a Patent Specification
Trade Mark Searching & Pre-Filing Assessment
Drafting and Filing a Trade Mark Application
Examination and Maintenance of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks
Litigation and Opinions
Customer Assurance
IP Management and Strategy