About OIP
For over a decade, Oceanica IP has been dedicated to supporting individuals, businesses, and communities in the Pacific by providing expert guidance in Intellectual Property (IP). We’ve proudly partnered with both local clients and respected international organizations including UNESCO, SPC, ILO, WIPO, and Pacific Island governments, working together to strengthen IP systems, raise awareness, and support innovation.
In addition to our IP expertise, Oceanica IP Lawyers also provides legal services across civil, commercial, contract, property, and corporate law, offering practical and strategic legal solutions tailored to the unique needs of our clients.
Our work spans a wide range of industries—from creative & cultural industries to tech, design, music, and entrepreneurship. We help our clients understand, protect, and make the most of their IP assets, ensuring they stay competitive in a fast-changing world.
Our focus is clear: to bring about the changes that matter—whether that means securing trademarks, navigating copyright laws, drafting commercial agreements, or building legal strategies that support sustainable business growth.
Oceanica IP is more than a service provider. We are your trusted legal partner, committed to helping you grow, create, and thrive.
Meet The Team
Get to know the passionate professionals behind Oceanica IP—our team brings together deep legal expertise, creative thinking, and a shared commitment to empowering Pacific innovation.
Pita K. Niubalavu
Barrister & Solicitor / Intellectual Property Consultant
Pita K. Niubalavu serves as the Barrister & Solicitor and Intellectual Property Consultant. He holds an LLM in Intellectual Property, a Bachelor of Laws (LLB), and a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (GDLP).
With a career spanning law, policy, and education, Pita brings deep expertise in IP law and practical experience advising international organizations, governments, and creative industries across the Pacific.
In addition to his role at Oceanica IP, Pita has been a part-time lecturer at the University of Fiji School of Law since 2015, mentoring the next generation of legal professionals.
He has worked as an IP Consultant for institutions such as WIPO, SPC, ILO, UNESCO, FAC, and PIFS, engaging with stakeholders across Fiji, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Cook Islands, Vanuatu, and other Pacific nations. His contributions include training programs, policy development, and support for IP-related capacity building.
- WIPO nominee to the Inter-Geographical Indications Training, Switzerland (2017)
- Speaker at the 29th WIPO-IGC Conference, Geneva (2015)
- Facilitator/Speaker at numerous regional and international workshops and conferences
- Author of the Copyright Handbook for Musicians (UNESCO – Fiji, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands), 2025
Pita is committed to building IP capacity across the Pacific to empower creators, entrepreneurs, and cultural communities to protect and thrive from their innovations.
Vrinda Nandan
Barrister & Solicitor
Vrinda Nandan is a Barrister & Solicitor with experience across a broad range of legal areas including civil litigation, debt recovery, family law, probate, and property matters. She regularly appears in the Magistrates Court, High Court, and Court of Appeal, and is actively involved in preparing legal submissions, court orders, probate applications, wills, and related documentation.
Her legal background includes practical experience in court appearances, legal drafting, registry filings, and client liaison. Vrinda has also worked on the preparation of family law forms, demand notices, statutory documents, and estate-related matters, including applications for probate and letters of administration.
With a strong focus on detail, professionalism, and client service, Vrinda contributes effectively to both litigation and advisory services at Oceanica IP Lawyers.
Elesi Dirababa
Conveyancing Officer
Elesi Dirababa plays a vital role in our team, supporting conveyancing transactions and litigation. She assists in preparing legal documents, coordinating with clients and external agencies, and ensuring smooth and timely lodgement of property related documentations with the respective registries.
Elesi is also a part-time Bachelor of Laws (LLB) student at the University of the South Pacific, balancing academic studies with practical legal experience.
Her growing legal knowledge, combined with practical experience in conveyancing, makes her a valuable asset to Oceanica IP Lawyers.
Penieli Vukivuki
Trademark / Conveyancing Officer
Penieli takes charge of our trademark, patent and design portfolios, including search, registration and renewal of applications. His work involves drafting new applications for registration coordinating with clients and external agencies and ensuring smooth and timely lodgements of IP applications with the Fiji Intellectual Property Office.
Penieli is also a part-time Bachelor of Laws (LLB) student at the University of Fiji, balancing academic studies with practical legal experience.