Pipers vs P.L. Berry & Associates:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Pipers had more branded searches than P.L. Berry & Associates among IP and patent law firms in New Zealand. Pipers had about 30 branded searches, while P.L. Berry & Associates had 20. Pipers made up 0.69% of all IP and patent law firm searches we track, and P.L. Berry & Associates accounted for 0.46%. 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 Pipers in one. P.L. Berry & Associates was mentioned before Pipers in two out of three answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Pipers, about 50% more searches than P.L. Berry & Associates
Who does AI mention more?
P.L. Berry & Associates, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Pipers in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
P.L. Berry & Associates, named ahead of Pipers in 2 of 3 answers
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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. Pipers was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. P.L. Berry & Associates was listed before Pipers in two out of three answers that named either.
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 Pipers or P.L. Berry & Associates more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Pipers 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 Pipers, P.L. Berry & Associates. 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 Pipers and P.L. Berry & Associates comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 3 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Pipers took it in May 2026, P.L. Berry & Associates took it in June 2026, Pipers took it in August 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Pipers’ share of searches among IP and patent law firms in New Zealand moved from 0.25% to 0.69%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 10 to 30.
- 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.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Pipers in New Zealand rose 200% over 12 measured months, from 10 to 30 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Pipers’ 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.
Pipers
2 branded search terms
- pipers intellectual property
- pipers patent
P.L. Berry & Associates
2 branded search terms
- pl berry
- pl berry and associates
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