Acting as senior counsel for the LEGO Group on claims against Zuru for trade mark infringement, passing off and breach of the Fair Trading Act.  Opposing applications by Zuru for declarations of non-infringement.  12 day trial in the Auckland High Court in May 2023, judgment in favour of the LEGO Group (currently on appeal to the Court of Appeal). The High Court judgment was reported at (2023) 173 IPR 146. Two day appeal hearing in the Court of Appeal on 30-31 October 2024, second counsel to Alan Galbraith KC. Currently awaiting judgment from the Court of Appeal.

Acting for Valentia, a major provider of software in the health sector. Defending claims brought by its competitor Medtech for copyright infringement, breach of confidence and other claims in relation to the operation of Valentia’s “indici PMS” practice management system used by medical practices.

Successful opposition to interim-interim relief application. Successful application to rescind without notice preservation order, successful opposition to interim injunction application, awarded 3C costs. Successful opposition to applications by Medtech for leave to appeal. Case is ongoing.

Acting for the plaintiff on software dispute with applications for interim relief and for leave to proceed by way of derivative action. Claims for copyright, breach of confidence, breach of Companies Act provisions.

Initial hearing on a Pickwick basis regarding continued provision of software (before van Bohemen J), adjourned during reply submissions when defendants indicated willingness to provide undertakings. Full hearing of the interim injunction before O’Gorman J, interim injunction granted and leave to proceed by way of derivative action.

Counsel for the plaintiff on an interim injunction application relating to copyright, breach of confidence, breach of directors’ duties and Fair Trading Act.