James & Wells is New Zealand's most dynamic firm of patent attorneys, trade mark specialists and intellectual property lawyers.

We call our enterprising and pragmatic approach to intellectual property 'clever thinking'. This philosophy has made us three-time winners of the New Zealand Law Awards (2009 - 2011) and the first IP firm in the world to achieve CEMARS® certification.

James & Wells' clients and international associates value our world-class ability in specialties including patents, trade marks, copyright, commercialisation, and litigation. We consistently help them protect their valuable technology and brands in the competitive global market.

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Mediation: an alternative to litigation

Have you ever been involved in a commercial dispute? If so, did you consider mediation to resolve the situation rather than litigation?

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No, NZ has not abolished software patents

The patentability of software in New Zealand has been an highly emotional topic with many of those in the NZ IT industry vigorously opposed to “software patents” as such.

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