Vai IP is a boutique intellectual property law firm based in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, specializing in brand protection, patent inventions, innovative industrial designs, commercial copyright, and trade dress matters. Founded by Mea Vai, who brings over 20 years of experience, the firm offers strategic advice to major corporations, local companies, and start-ups to safeguard their brands.
With an extensive network of legal partners covering over 100 jurisdictions, Vai IP assists local exporters in protecting their brands abroad, focusing on the Pacific region, including the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, and the Cook Islands. The firm also provides corporate services to foreign clients seeking to conduct business in Papua New Guinea, guiding them through the local market's intricacies to ensure compliance and strategic positioning.
Vai IP's commitment to client service is evident in its transparent, responsive, and proactive approach. The firm employs a fixed fee model for standard and routine IP services, offering clients certainty in budgeting. Additionally, Vai IP has developed an in-house IP case management and maintenance system, enhancing responsiveness and proactivity in managing clients' intellectual property rights.