Tim Mahood
Partner
Expertise
Industries
Bio
Tim loves the law. He finds it intellectually stimulating and engaging. His time as a general counsel has given him an invaluable understanding of the commercial world, what clients want to achieve, and how legal issues fit in with broader business strategy.
Tim is Hudson Gavin Martin’s litigation lead, having significant commercial disputes experience, but as a qualified patent attorney has a soft spot for tech and IP disputes.
Tim is recognised for his work within global legal directories, one of which, The Legal 500 stating "Tim Mahood is able to provide IP advice (including patent advice) better than anyone else I’ve encountered in the market."
Highlights
Memberships & Associations
- Member of the INTA Enforcement committee.
- Member of both the New Zealand and Trans-Tasman committees for IPSANZ.
- NZ Law Society mentor
- Chair of Aotearoa NZ for UNHCR.
- Mentor to University of Auckland’s Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship ‘Velocity’ incubator programme.
Qualifications
BSc, LLB, BSocSc, Patent Attorney
Admitted
New Zealand 2001
Experience
Hudson Gavin Martin | 2015
Griffith Hack (Aus) | 2012 - 2015
NIWA | 2005 - 2012
James and Wells | 1999 - 2005
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