Baldwins vs P.L. Berry & Associates:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, P.L. Berry & Associates had more branded searches than Baldwins among IP and patent law firms in New Zealand. P.L. Berry & Associates had about 20 branded searches, while Baldwins had 10. P.L. Berry & Associates made up 0.46% of all IP and patent law firm searches we track, and Baldwins accounted for 0.23%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about IP and patent law firms, P.L. Berry & Associates appeared in two of the five answers and Baldwins in none.
Who do people search for more?
P.L. Berry & Associates, about 2 searches for every 1 for Baldwins
Who does AI mention more?
P.L. Berry & Associates, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Baldwins in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
P.L. Berry & Associates, the only one of the two named
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Top IP and patent law firms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, P.L. Berry & Associates was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Baldwins did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
AJ Park5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
James & Wells4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Chapman Tripp2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Hudson Gavin Martin2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
P.L. Berry & Associates2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Henry Hughes1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Pipers1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Baldwins0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about IP and patent law firms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which IP and patent law firm should I hire in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best IP and patent law firms in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best IP and patent law firm in New Zealand for brand protection?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“patent attorney nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“ip law firm nz”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Baldwins or P.L. Berry & Associates more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Baldwins and P.L. Berry & Associates by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight IP and patent law firms we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for P.L. Berry & Associates, Baldwins. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Chapman Tripp | AJ Park | Hudson Gavin Martin | James & Wells | Henry Hughes | Pipers | P.L. Berry & Associates | Baldwins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 60.6% | 18.1% | 12.1% | 6.5% | 1.3% | 0.25% | 1% | 0.25% |
| Nov 2025 | 60.6% | 15% | 12.3% | 10% | 1% | 0.42% | 0.42% | 0.21% |
| Dec 2025 | 69.7% | 13.9% | 9.2% | 4.9% | 0.87% | 0.58% | 0.58% | 0.29% |
| Jan 2026 | 62.8% | 15.8% | 12.8% | 5.6% | 1.3% | 0.66% | 0.66% | 0.33% |
| Feb 2026 | 64.7% | 16.2% | 13.1% | 3.8% | 0.89% | 0.44% | 0.67% | 0.22% |
| Mar 2026 | 66.8% | 9% | 19.8% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 0.25% | 0.25% | 0.25% |
| Apr 2026 | 65.8% | 16.5% | 10.9% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 0.45% | 0.45% | 0.45% |
| May 2026 | 64.5% | 16.2% | 13.1% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 0.67% | 0.44% | 0.22% |
| Jun 2026 | 61.3% | 18.3% | 12.2% | 5.3% | 1.8% | 0.25% | 0.51% | 0.25% |
| Jul 2026 | 62.8% | 15.4% | 12.5% | 6.8% | 1.3% | 0.52% | 0.52% | 0.26% |
| Aug 2026 | 62.6% | 15.5% | 15.5% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 0.86% | 0.43% | 0.43% |
| Sep 2026 | 66.6% | 13.5% | 13.5% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 0.69% | 0.46% | 0.23% |
How has the Baldwins and P.L. Berry & Associates comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- P.L. Berry & Associates was ahead of Baldwins in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Baldwins’ share of searches among IP and patent law firms in New Zealand moved from 0.25% to 0.23%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 10.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, P.L. Berry & Associates’ share of searches among IP and patent law firms in New Zealand moved from 1% to 0.46%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 40 to 20.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand IP and patent law firms in September 2026?
2 changes

In September 2026, P.L. Berry & Associates rose from 8th to 7th among IP and patent law firms in New Zealand.
In September 2026, Baldwins fell from 7th to 8th among IP and patent law firms in New Zealand.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Baldwins’ and P.L. Berry & Associates’ names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Baldwins
2 branded search terms
- baldwins ip
- baldwins patent
P.L. Berry & Associates
2 branded search terms
- pl berry
- pl berry and associates
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