Baldwins set to lead the IP field with new appointments

Baldwins set to lead the IP field with new appointments

Auckland, 13 May 2013 – Intellectual Property firm Baldwins has made exciting senior staffing changes to ensure continued success in New Zealand, Australia and internationally, with four new appointments and 12 promotions.

Angela Searle, with significant experience in intellectual property law and trade marks both in New Zealand and across the Tasman, has been appointed Baldwins’ newest partner in Christchurch. Angela returns to Baldwins Christchurch office, having been part of the team from 1993-2002, after building her own successful Canterbury practice.

“Angela has significant experience as one of New Zealand’s leading IP lawyers and we are thrilled about the insight and knowledge she brings to our clients and the firm,” says Baldwins Chairperson Sue Ironside. “To have a partner of Angela’s standing gives Baldwins a distinct competitive advantage in the Christchurch and wider New Zealand market.”

Ironside says she also expects the new appointments to considerably enhance the firm’s capabilities in a number of critical areas.

“The other newly appointed staff members all contribute knowledge to the multi-disciplinary skill set we pride ourselves on possessing at Baldwins.”

David Alizade joins the Auckland office as head of Commercial. David has worked extensively in New Zealand and Great Britain, consulting for Overture and Yahoo! Europe. He has also spent two years as MD of a retail marketing company.

Alongside David at the Auckland office, Geoff Chisholm has been appointed Senior Associate. Geoff specialises in telecommunications, electronics and computer-related inventions and has held several senior positions in the UK.

Andy Locke has also taken a role as Senior Associate. Andy is originally from the UK, and has involved himself with many overseas patent matters. He will strengthen the electronics and engineering team at Baldwins’ Wellington office.

“The number of internal promotions we have also been able to make to fulfil available roles recognises that we have some of the best staff we could hope for,” Sue Ironside adds. “The appointment of Angela, David, Geoff and Andy only increases Baldwins existing outstanding capabilities.”

Baldwin’s has promoted six Senior Associates internally: Fiona Pringle; Rachel McDonald; Sophie Thoreau; Duncan Schaut; Brigette Shone; and Natalie Harre (nee Larnder); as well as six Associates: Tim Stirrup; Katherine Bowker; Piers Thoreau; Rachael Koelmeyer; Anna Bargh; and Maria Sun.

About Baldwins Intellectual Property

Baldwins is an intellectual property patent attorney firm with an associated law firm (Baldwins Law Limited) servicing clients in New Zealand, Australia and throughout the world.

Baldwins’ mission is to help businesses achieve and maintain their commercial advantage in the marketplace by protecting, developing, commercialising and enforcing their intellectual property assets. They work to understand the special features of each client’s business and tailor advice to produce a commercially viable outcome for that particular client.

Baldwins has fourteen teams each focused on a primary area of intellectual property namely patent, trademarks, and designs, which are strongly supported by the litigation and commercial practice. Each practice is led by a partner of the firm working with senior associates, associates, patent or trade mark executives, and support staff.

ENDS

© Scoop Media