MoranLaw Team

MoranLaw Team

MoranLaw is a boutique intellectual property, commercial and private client firm operating from Wellington, New Zealand and Sydney, Australia.

Patagonia vs Pattie Gonia: How a trade mark lawsuit became a cultural moment

Most trade mark disputes never make headlines. They are usually technical arguments about...

MoranLaw 2026 INTA Highlights

At the beginning of May, the MoranLaw intellectual property team headed to London for the...

Understanding Beneficiary Rights: Requesting Trust Information in New Zealand

In the past, it has often been the case that only the trustees knew about the family...

If it's not on Strava, it didn't happen...

It’s rare to have all of your professional and personal interests collide so...

What you Need to Know About the Trusts Act 2019

The Trusts Act 2019 (the Act) came into force on 30 January 2021, replacing the Trustee...

What Should Trustees be Doing?

What trustees should NOT be doing:While it's not always useful to consider the negative...

Is your Trust Operating in Alignment with its Purposes?

In recent years, the evolving landscape of Trust Law in New Zealand has led to increased...

JONAH LOMU's Widow Resolves Dispute with Executor of Lomu Estate

Following a protracted legal dispute Nadene Lomu has reached a resolution with the estate...

Coffee, Cheese and Copyright - the Netherlands through an Intellectual Property lens

Over the past few weeks, I have been fortunate to be visiting the Netherlands. In 2023, I...

Is your Incorporated Society ready to re-register?

Join us for a practical discussion about what you need to do before the 5 April 2026...