Sarah Chapman Email & Phone Number

I am a Special Counsel in the firm's intellectual property group. I am experienced in all aspects of intellectual property having specialised in the area since 1996. My work experience includes four years in London working as in–house counsel for the BBC and Nestlé UK and for a large international law firm.I advise clients on a wide range of intellectual property–related issues including strategies for protection, exploitation, transfer, and enforcement. I specialise in trade mark law, specifically, providing strategic advice on the trade mark portfolio management, registrability, infringement, and licensing to both local and international clients.My significant transactional experience includes advising on due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and initial public offerings, drafting and negotiating intellectual property–related contracts, and advising on all aspects of franchising (including franchise relationships), and drafting franchise–related agreements and documentation.I also have experience advising on the laws surrounding the sale and marketing of goods and services (including advertising standards compliance, sales promotion schemes, gambling and intellectual property issues), and intellectual property and commercial aspects of sponsorship arrangements.

Listed skills include Ip and Licensing.

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  The University Of Auckland

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