{"id":6409,"date":"2023-09-05T07:19:51","date_gmt":"2023-09-04T19:19:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jamesandwells.com\/james-wells-welcomes-new-partner\/"},"modified":"2023-09-05T07:19:51","modified_gmt":"2023-09-04T19:19:51","slug":"james-wells-welcomes-new-partner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jamesandwells.com\/au\/james-wells-welcomes-new-partner\/","title":{"rendered":"James &#038; Wells Welcomes New Partner"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Internationally experienced Jennifer Lucas has rejoined the senior ranks of James &amp; Wells as a Partner.<\/p>\n<p>With expertise in chemistry, medical, food, and fibre technologies, Jennifer possesses a depth of knowledge that will further bolster James &amp; Wells\u2019 already strong Patent Team.<\/p>\n<p>Managing Partner, Tim Walden, said \u201cWe are delighted that Jennifer has rejoined the firm after several years away raising a family and starting her own boutique IP firm. Her strengths in intellectual property are impressive, and she brings a level of experience and technical know-how that will be of great benefit to our clients.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Jennifer has 20 years experience in intellectual property gained in New Zealand and the United Kingdom. She is a registered New Zealand and Australian patent attorney and a fellow of the New Zealand Institute of Patent Attorneys.<\/p>\n<p>Jennifer comments: \u201cI am excited to return to James &amp; Wells at a time when the firm is establishing itself as New Zealand\u2019s preeminent IP firm and is experiencing rapid growth in Australia.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>James &amp; Wells is NZ\u2019s largest independent intellectual property firm, with offices in Australia and across New Zealand. 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