Patently obvious? Chapman Tripp's IP play

Patently obvious? Chapman Tripp's IP play
Victoria Young
Full-service commercial law firm Chapman Tripp is moving into a market gap by establishing a patent attorney arm. The move follows a tightening in the market, as IPH-owned AJ Park took over Baldwins last year for $7.9 million.“We’re hearing that, with incumbents selling out to foreign companies, there are clients who want to work with New Zealand-owned firms like Chapman Tripp who are part of this economy and take a long-term view on client relationships,” Chapman Tripp partner and leader of the new division, Matt Sumpter...

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