Past tribunal decisions

Past decisions made by the Trans-Tasman IP Attorneys Disciplinary Tribunal are available to the public.

Decisions of the tribunal

After a hearing, decisions made by the Tribunal will be published in a written statement that sets out the reasons for the decision, as well as the findings on any material question of fact.

Previous decisions

There have be seven matters heard by the Tribunal and eight decisions handed down.

Trans-Tasman IP Attorneys Board vs Massang

The decision made in Trans-Tasman IP Attorneys Board (TTIPAB) vs Massang was provided in July 2023 and the penalties in September 2023.

Professional Standards Board for Patent and Trade Marks Attorneys vs Pullen

The decision made in Professional Standards Board for Patent and Trade Marks Attorneys (PSB) vs Pullen was provided in July 2013.

Professional Standards Board for Patent and Trade Marks Attorneys vs Schulze and Boehm

The decision made in the separate matters of Schulze and Boehm were provided in July 2011.

Professional Standards Board for Patent and Trade Marks Attorneys vs Massang

The decisions made in Professional Standards Board for Patent and Trade Marks Attorneys (PSB) vs Massang were provided in June and November 2009.

Professional Standards Board for Patent and Trade Marks Attorneys vs Blenkinship

The decision made in Professional Standards Board for Patent and Trade Marks Attorneys (PSB) vs Blenkinship was provided in October 2008.

Professional Standards Board for Patent and Trade Marks Attorneys vs Hodgkinson

The decision made in Professional Standards Board for Patent and Trade Marks Attorneys (PSB) vs Hodgkinson was provided in January 2006.

Professional Standards Board for Patent and Trade Marks Attorneys vs Kelly

The decision made in Professional Standards Board for Patent and Trade Marks Attorneys (PSB) vs Kelly was provided in February 1997.