Life Sciences

James & Wells' Life Science Patents Team has experience in healthcare, animal health, agriscience, nutraceuticals, cosmeceuticals, bioinformatics, diagnostics, genetics, proteomics and bio-pharma. 

We work closely with some of New Zealand’s largest research institutions and have helped many clients to protect a broad range of inventions in New Zealand and internationally, including:

• Drug delivery mechanisms (controlled release and formulation patents)
• Genetically modified foods
• Transgenic animals and cloning techniques
• Reproductive technologies
• Pharmaceuticals
• Assays and diagnostics
• Immuno-therapy and immuno-diagnostics
• Biocontrol agents
• Plant and animal biotechnology

Aside from drafting and prosecuting patent applications, the Team provides patent validity and freedom to operate opinions. 

We continually work with our clients to ensure that the timing and implementation of their IP strategy, R&D strategy and business strategy is aligned for maximum protection and commercial effect.

For further information on how we can help you, and the research/market pathway timeline, download our brochure 'From Lab To Market':