Dentons Kensington Swan’s National Intellectual Property Group was named the IP Firm of the Year in New Zealand at the recent World Trademark Review Global IP Awards 2020. Following swiftly on from this accolade, the team has also been awarded gold status in the WTR 1000 directory for 2020, which ranks New Zealand IP experts.

Jenni Rutter, IP Partner, has reached the gold tier of the enforcement and litigation table, after more than two decades working with blue chip organisations on cross-border IP enforcement matters. Clients describe her as “by far the most impressive external lawyer I work with” also noting that “she is the kind of external lawyer that you dream of – she is hugely supportive of our in-house team, not only in responding to our requests for expert advice, but in sharing market intel and signalling developments that are occurring across the market that can assist our broader business strategy, as well as co-building strategy with us.

Charlotte Henley, IP Partner, has been ranked for her work in prosecution and strategy, as well as in the transactions category, and gains high praise from her clients: “From the outset, Charlotte has been approachable, friendly and tactical. Her level of professionalism is outstanding even when dealing with non-legal commercial-based questions, while providing overarching solutions and outcomes that are beneficial and legally sound, and ultimately protect the business.” Charlotte is a commercial IP lawyer by trade and is responsible for managing  the international trade mark portfolios of a range of organisations, as well as being sought out by many large government entities.

Chief Executive, Charles Spillane, added, “The Dentons Kensington Swan IP team is rightly recognised by WTR 1000 as a leading New Zealand practice. Jenni and Charlotte are exceptional lawyers who are dedicated to supporting their clients and consistently go the extra mile to secure, protect and commercialise clients’ valuable IP assets. It is fantastic to have their talent recognised in this global directory.”

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