James & Wells Intellectual Property: Patent Attorneys & Lawyers

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

Our fresh, enterprising and pragmatic approach to your intellectual property is truly unique…we call it ‘clever thinking’. Together with our expertise, dedication and first-class service it is our ‘clever thinking’ which sets us apart. This is what James & Wells' clients and international associates recognise, want and value in achieving sustained success.

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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY FILING STRATEGIES - CHOOSING COUNTRIES Most organisations do not have an unlimited budget, nor a fully global market. Therefore, it is important that the decision as to where to file for IP protection is made wisely. Market Return Obviously the expected return ... more

PATENT FILING STRATEGY: TIMING IS EVERYTHING “Life is about timing” - Carl Lewis, Olympian The developmental time for inventions varies according to industry type and the organisation developing the product. This means that the timing of filing patent applications and... more

DOES NEW ZEALAND NEED INNOVATION PATENTS? It is widely acknowledged that the 1953 Patents Act is insufficient when compared with international Patent legislation and needs sweeping changes to benefit applicants by bringing it into line with our trading partners. The ... AUTHOR: Shayne Nam READ FULL STORY