{"id":4492,"date":"2022-03-07T10:14:24","date_gmt":"2022-03-06T21:14:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jamesandwells.com\/james-wells-awarded-gold-banding-in-wtr-1000-2022-rankings-six-individuals-ranked\/"},"modified":"2022-03-07T10:14:24","modified_gmt":"2022-03-06T21:14:24","slug":"james-wells-awarded-gold-banding-in-wtr-1000-2022-rankings-six-individuals-ranked","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jamesandwells.com\/au\/james-wells-awarded-gold-banding-in-wtr-1000-2022-rankings-six-individuals-ranked\/","title":{"rendered":"James &#038; Wells awarded gold banding in WTR 1000 2022 rankings, six individuals ranked"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded a gold band in World Trademark Review 1000 2022. WTR 1000 describes the gold band as <em>\u2018Firms and individuals in the gold band are those that attract the most positive comments from sources and undertake the most sophisticated work.\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n<p>WTR 1000 says: \u201cThe trademark team\u2019s frequent partnership with the litigation team on opposition, revocation, invalidation and infringement matters has carved out one of the most comprehensive offerings in the market.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As well as the gold band, six leading James &amp; Wells practitioners have been recognised by WTR 1000 2022 as Trademark Stars. Please join us in congratulating the following James &amp; Wells trademark experts:<\/p>\n<p>Ben Cain \u2013 Trademark Star 2022<\/p>\n<p>Gus Hazel \u2013 Trademark Star 2022<\/p>\n<p>Carrick Robinson \u2013 Trademark Star 2022<\/p>\n<p>Jason Wach \u2013 Trademark Star 2022<\/p>\n<p>Tim Walden \u2013 Trademark Star 2022<\/p>\n<p>Ceri Wells \u2013 Trademark Star 2022<\/p>\n<p>Partner Ceri Wells says: \u201cIt\u2019s an honour to once again have our trademark team recognised in the WTR 1000. James &amp; Wells has the most experienced trade mark team in New Zealand with several practitioners having been specialising in trademark work for more than 25 years. We\u2019re incredibly proud to have a team of world leading trademark experts at James &amp; Wells. Their sought-after expertise and dedication to client service has been perfectly captured by the WTR 1000\u2019s glowing review. I extend my congratulations to all.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>WTR 1000 &#8211; the World&#8217;s Leading Trademark Professionals &#8211; a unique guide that identifies the top trademark professionals in key jurisdictions around the globe. The WTR 1000 focuses exclusively on trademark practice and has firmly established itself as the definitive \u2018go-to\u2019 resource for those seeking world-class legal trademark expertise.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded a gold band in World Trademark Review 1000 2022. 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