About
Special Counsel at Simpson Grierson based in New Zealand, Sarah Chapman has specialised in intellectual property since 1996 and advises on trade mark portfolio management as well as protection, exploitation, transfer and enforcement. She has four years' in‑house counsel experience in London (BBC and Nestlé UK) and significant transactional experience including IP due diligence for mergers, acquisitions and IPOs, franchising, licensing, advertising compliance and sponsorship arrangements.
Practice areas
Intellectual PropertyTrade MarksFranchisingLicensingAdvertising & MarketingCorporate / M&AIP Transactions
Office
Expertise
Trade Marks (portfolio management, registrability, infringement, licensing)Franchising (franchise agreements and relationships)Licensing and IP commercialisationAdvertising, promotions and sales complianceSponsorship and commercial agreementsIP due diligence for M&A and IPOsIn-house counsel experience (media and FMCG)
Education
- BA
- LLB
Languages
English