Jason Rogers
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Partner
Jason is a partner in both James & Wells Patent & Trade
Mark Attorneys and James & Wells Lawyers. Based in
the Auckland office, Jason specialises in biotechnology and
related fields, and heads James & Wells' Life Sciences
Group.
Expertise
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science, Canterbury University (1995)
- Bachelor of Law, Canterbury University (1993)
- Barrister & Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand
- Registered Patent Attorney (New Zealand & Australia)
Jason over the course of his 15 year career has advised clients
on all aspects of IP. While specialising in life sciences, he also
has experience in a wide range of other technological areas,
including software, mechanical and physical technology. He is
individually recommended by PLC Which lawyer? in the field of Life
Sciences: Intellectual Property.
Jason has particular experience in advising clients on patent
filing and claim prosecution strategies and in dealing with complex
questions of infringement and patentability. This also includes
negotiating settlements in IP disputes, appearing at hearings at
IPONZ, developing claim strategies that secure the commercial
advantage of a technology, and providing industry sector advice.
Jason's background puts him in a unique position when it comes to
understanding a client's technological advancements and how they
can be captured, protected and exploited to realise the true value
of a client's business.
Current memberships include FNZIPA, IPSANZ, and the New Zealand
Law Society. Jason was also a member of the NZIPA examination board
governing the New Zealand Patent Attorney qualification for five
years from 2005 - 2009.