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April 19, 2019

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Litigation

Accessory Liability for Tortious Acts Involving Breach of Intellectual Property Rights after Lifestyle Equities CV v Ahmed : a New Zealand Perspective

In 2010 I was involved in a case in the Auckland High Court (Inverness Medical Innovations, Inc v MDS Diagnostics Ltd)[1] (“Inverness”) which centred on the question of whether pregnancy testing devices which were procured by MDS overseas and sold in New Zealand breached certain copyright rights held by Inverness. From recollection the catalyst for the...

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James & Wells Celebrated as Managing Intellectual Property’s Trans-Tasman IP Firm of the Year 2025

James & Wells is proud to announce that it has been named the Trans-Tasman IP Firm of the Year for 2025 at the recent Managing Intellectual Property APAC Awards. The Managing IP Awards are highly regarded across the Asia-Pacific intellectual property sector, recognising excellence and leadership among IP firms and IP professionals. Winning the Trans-Tasman...

IP Strategy

Reframing IP Perspectives: From Lease Clauses to Fragile Vases

In today’s knowledge-driven economy, the ability to understand and manage intellectual property (IP) is no longer a niche skill – it is a strategic imperative. Businesses increasingly rely on intangible assets to differentiate themselves, drive innovation, and create value. Yet, despite their fundamental importance, IP concepts often remain abstract and misunderstood, especially by those outside...
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