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Are you and your business Innovators, Inventors or at the forefront of a new development idea? Protection of the proprietary ownership and enabling you to capitalise on the intellectual property involved is where we can help you capitalise and increase your profits.

Intellectual Property arises as a result of human intellect. There are two distinct forms:

  • Literary and Artistic works;
  • Industrial Property.

We can assist with and advise on:

  •  Branding and Trademark Protection;
  •  Copyright;
  •  Designs;
  •  Licensing;
  •  Collaboration;
  •  Compliance;
  •  Research and Development Grants;
  •  Border Protection; and
  •  Franchising and Passing Off.

Our litigators can assist with any disputes arising including infringement and patent issues and work to protect your IP rights.

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Clear, strategic legal advice for property, business, personal planning and dispute resolution across Christchurch and Canterbury.

Christchurch Office

Canterbury Legal Building
Level 2, Durham Street South
Christchurch Central 8011

New Zealand

Office Hours

Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm

Parking & Access

Client parking nearby.

Wheelchair accessible building.

Contact

Phone: +64 3 377 0792

Personal

Wills & Estate Planning

Enduring Powers of Attorney

Family Trusts & Asset Protection

Relationship Property & Separation

Estate Administration

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Property & Investments

First-Home Buyers

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EQC & Insurance Claims

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Business Sales & Purchases

Intellectual Property

Incorporated Societies

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Insolvency & Creditor Matters

Insurance Disputes

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Canterbury Legal is a Christchurch-based law firm providing legal services in property law, business and commercial law, personal legal planning, trusts, estates, incorporated societies, and dispute resolution throughout Canterbury and New Zealand.

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