Strategic IP support, built for innovators, investors and institutions.
Prime Innovation is a modern IP firm combining legal clarity with commercial strategy.
Our Philosophy
What sets us apart
We partner early to shape strategy, not just file patents.
We embed early in your innovation process - ensuring your IP strategy supports investment, commercialisation, and long-term protection.
Our advice is tailored - not one-size-fits-all.
No rigid packages here. Every recommendation is shaped by your product, stage, budget, and future goals - so you get exactly what you need, when you need it.
We simplify complex IP through clear visual tools.
From plain-English timelines to intuitive diagrams and glossaries, we make it easy to understand your IP risks and opportunities - and act on them confidently.
We prioritise relationships over rigid engagement models.
We scale with you - from early advice to ongoing support - offering flexible ways of working that suit your team and your growth curve.
We speak the language of science, technology, and growth.
With experience across biotech, cleantech, electrical engineering and emerging sectors, we understand your innovation deeply - and translate it into strong, scalable IP positions.
Team
Patent attorneys with perspective.
Bridging law, tech, and commercial insight.
Tim Stirrup
Director
Registered Trans-Tasman Patent Attorney
Nora Croft
Senior Patent Attorney
Registered Trans-Tasman Patent Attorney
Leonard Hope
Principal Consultant
Registered United States Attorney and Patent Attorney
Who We Work With
For those shaping, backing, or guiding innovation.
Strengthen governance, support innovation teams, and embed IP strategy across your organisation.
Institutions
Clarify risk, protect your portfolio, and invest with greater confidence in IP-backed ventures.
Investors
Validate your idea, build protection from day one, and prepare for future funding.
Innovators
Let’s Talk IP
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