Sue Ironside

Background

About Sue Ironside

Sue uses her over 28 years’ experience in commercial and intellectual property law to assist clients with all aspects of trade mark and branding. Sue is also a Notary Public and is pleased to assist those in need of a Notary. Sue is a Director of Ironside McDonald Intellectual Property and a Director or Ironside Irwin Law. Before creating Ironside McDonald Intellectual Property and Ironside Irwin Law, Sue was a trade mark specialist with Baldwins. Having joined Baldwins in 1993 she became a partner in the Auckland office in and Executive Partner in the Auckland office from to 2007. From 2008 to 2015 she led the partnership as chairperson. Sue works primarily in the areas of trade marks, managing IP portfolios, preparing related agreements, and providing commercial and strategic advice on trade mark oppositions in New Zealand and internationally. Before joining Baldwins, Sue spent eight years as a corporate solicitor/assistant company secretary for Lion Nathan Limited. Sue has served on numerous international committees and is currently on the International Trade Mark Association Geographical Indication committee. When not advising clients, Sue enjoys being outdoors and has competed in outrigger canoe racing for many years. She has a keen interest in following all sorts of sports, especially the All Blacks and her husband’s Presidents Rugby Team.