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 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.

Welcome and thank you for visiting James & Wells Intellectual Property. When you’ve finished browsing, why not contact us to discuss how we could be your IP partners in New Zealand.

TRADE MARK PROCEEDINGS: EXTENSIONS OF TIME There has been a significant change in the practice of the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (“IPONZ”) in granting extensions of time in trade mark proceedings. Background Up until December 2009, IPONZ usually gra... more

GOVERNMENT INCENTIVES FOR SCIENTIFIC R & D LOOK PROMISING In a speech given on 9 February 2010, Prime Minister John Key signalled that the Government is intending on focusing strongly on “boosting research and science capability” in order to contribute to innovation in New Zealand. ... 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