{"id":3302,"date":"2021-07-08T23:14:54","date_gmt":"2021-07-08T23:14:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jamesandwells.com\/james-wells-celebrates-newly-qualified-patent-attorney\/"},"modified":"2021-07-08T23:14:54","modified_gmt":"2021-07-08T23:14:54","slug":"james-wells-celebrates-newly-qualified-patent-attorney","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jamesandwells.com\/intl\/james-wells-celebrates-newly-qualified-patent-attorney\/","title":{"rendered":"James &#038; Wells Celebrates Newly Qualified Patent Attorney"},"content":{"rendered":"<h6>James &amp; Wells are delighted to announce that Hazell Fernandez has qualified as a Patent Attorney.<\/h6>\n<p>Joining the patents team in 2017, Auckland-based Hazell has a degree in biomedical engineering from the University of Auckland. She specialises in mechanical and electrical technologies, particularly medical technology. Hazell\u2019s work focuses on patent prosecution, drafting patent specifications and patent-related research.<\/p>\n<p>Jonathan Lucas, Partner, said: \u201cWe are thrilled that Hazell has qualified as a Patent Attorney. Hazell is an integral member of the patents team. She has particularly strong expertise in medical technology and she adds a lot of value to our clients through her diligence and insights. We are delighted to celebrate this important career milestone with her. Congratulations Hazell.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Hazell has also recently obtained a Master of Laws through Victoria University of Wellington.<\/p>\n<p>Hazell said: \u201cI\u2019m really excited to have qualified as a Patent Attorney. I\u2019m looking forward to the challenges ahead and continuing to learn and grow in my new role.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For over 40 years, James &amp; Wells have been the champions of innovation and the people who create it. 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