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ABOUT
Julie Ballance is the founder of Jessie Street Law, located in Wellington, New Zealand.
She is a registered Australian and New Zealand patent attorney and a New Zealand notary public and lawyer.
Julie has spent more than three decades practising intellectual property law. Her career includes time as a partner of well-known IP firm Baldwins followed by senior roles in several other IP boutiques in both Australia and New Zealand.
Her practice covers the full range of IP law, including patents, trade marks and design registrations. Her particular interests for patents are in the fields of chemistry, pharmaceuticals and green technologies.
Julie holds a Bachelor of Science with First Class Honours in Chemistry and an LLB, both from Victoria University of Wellington.
OUR SERVICES
Notary Public
Julie provides notarial services for individuals and businesses requiring notarised documents for use in New Zealand and overseas.
Notarial services include witnessing signatures and certifying copies of documents. Julie can also assist with securing apostilles, authentication and legalisation of documents intended for use overseas.
Commonly notarised documents include powers of attorney, academic qualifications, company and commercial documents, personal documents such as birth, marriage and death certificates, and identity documents as well as documents required for visa and immigration applications, overseas property transactions and overseas court proceedings.
Intellectual Property
Julie provides specialist intellectual property advice across a range of technologies. Her advice is informed by her extensive experience practising IP law across New Zealand and Australia, as well as working internationally with clients and IP practitioners in a wide range of jurisdictions.
Julie’s approach is straightforward and practical. She provides independent counsel for individuals and businesses, with an emphasis on clear communication and commercially sensible solutions. She won’t try and sell you something you don’t need.
For those not experienced in IP matters, Julie will help guide you through the myriad of things to consider and decisions to make.
For overseas associates and those well-versed in IP matters, Julie will cut to the chase and provide what you need in a timely and cost-effective way.
Drawing on extensive experience in private practice and intellectual property law, Julie provides considered advice tailored to each client’s circumstances.
Core services include preparing, filing and prosecuting patent, trade mark and design applications. Additional services include advising on patentability, freedom-to-operate, trade mark clearances and developing appropriate IP protection and management strategies.
Whether you require advice on a specific issue, assistance preparing or reviewing documentation, or ongoing support, get in touch to discuss your matter and how Jessie Street | intellectual property law can assist.
“Julie gave me clear and practical advice on certifying my documents. Super professional and helpful.”
– KASEM“Always a great experience using Julie for notary work!”
– STEPH
GET IN TOUCH
For enquiries about Julie’s intellectual property and notarial services, please complete the contact form below.
Please include a brief description of your enquiry and any relevant details that may help Julie understand how she can assist.
Or call +64 (0) 21 464 511