News
September - 2011
POSTED BY: Kate Wilson
ON: 29 September 2011
Influential magazine, Unlimited, has published an article on the critical importance of IP.
POSTED BY: Emily Agnew*
ON: 29 September 2011
In the James & Wells newsletter we keep you updated on the latest developments in intellectual property in New Zealand, as well as news from our firm, upcoming events, client success stories and more.
POSTED BY: Justin Sweetman
ON: 28 September 2011
There are a number of key changes to the US patent system which will be made effective once the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (AIA) Senate passed bill is signed off by President Obama. The significant changes are summarised below.
POSTED BY: Jennifer Lucas
ON: 20 September 2011
When you come up with a new recipe, patent protection is seldom the next step in your thought process. But it probably should be.
POSTED BY: Jonathan Lucas
ON: 06 September 2011
All businesses, no matter how different, strive for success in a way that can be sustained. One vital tool with which a business can achieve true sustainability is intellectual property.
POSTED BY: Ben Cain
ON: 05 September 2011
Ben Cain discusses the use of descriptive or generic terms as trade marks in New Zealand in light of the recent “radler” decision from IPONZ and the furore over cheesemakers’ use of ‘vintage’.