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 award-winning and 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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BREAKING NEWS – Are Software Patents in New Zealand a Thing of the Past? New Zealand’s Minister of Commerce yesterday confirmed that computer programs will be excluded from patentability in the new Patents Act, but inventions for embedded software will be allowed. This announcement comes after co... more
LOST IN THE DARK: THE UTILITY OF PATENT OFFICE GUIDELINES ONCE AGAIN CALLED INTO QUESTION A recent decision of the High Court has once again cast doubt on the applicability of the Intellectual Property Office’s published Guidelines for seeking extensions of time for taking steps in patent proceedings. Bomac Resea... more
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Blog “Right here, right now”…or “Wrong place, wrong time”? On March 30 Rugby New Zealand 2011 confirmed the backing song for the ticketing campaign for the Rugby World Cup 2011 - The Feelers’ version of “Right Here, Right Now". Your thoughts? AUTHOR: Ben Cain READ FULL STORY