As we move towards the end of one of the hottest summers on record, it’s worth posing the question: Has the heat gone out of Chinese investment in New Zealand?Read more

Sanity appears to have prevailed with the release of a new trans-Tasman Code of Conduct for patent and trade mark attorneys that addresses recent concerns about the direction of the intellectual property (IP) profession in Australasia.Read more

Staying true to their reputation of championing innovation, national intellectual property (IP) specialists James & Wells are proud to announce a new partnership with the Sports Performance Innovation Forum. Read more

James & Wells Founding Partner has been interviewed by the NBR on the introduction of the new code of conduct for Patent Attorneys.Read more

There are plenty of different funding options available ranging from bank loans to online investment, venture capital and private equity. What are the advantages of each, and what do investors look for in a potential investment?Read more

In the November Issue of New Zealand Food Technology, Editor Kathryn Calvert asked for submissions on what the future of food would look like in 2050.Read more

Over the last three years, the New Zealand and Australian intellectual property (IP) profession has undergone a significant change. Legislative amendments to both the New Zealand and Australian Patents Acts have meant that IP firms can now incorporate as a means of raising capital and additionally providing an exit strategy for partners wanting to cash out.Read more

Australia is quickly becoming a world leader in food and agriculture innovation, with businesses from start-ups to multinationals creating valuable IP. Could patent protection add value to your new products or processes and offer a competitive advantage?Read more

Trade marks are trending with celebrities – and they are keen to pursue protection in Australia. But what can be gleaned from the Kardashian Australian trade mark filings?Read more

The situation in relation to the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s current interpretation of section 101 with respect to diagnostic method patents is bleak. Never has it been more important to be smart and creative with your patent prosecution strategy from the outset.Read more

On 4 August 2017, the United States District Court handed down another decision to dishearten the biomedical sector. The U.S. judiciary are sending a constant message that diagnostic methods based on a natural law or principle are not to be considered as patent eligible subject matter.Read more

Games of Thrones has introduced the world to 'wildfire', an incredibly flammable liquid that is created and controlled by the Alchemists’ Guild. While it would be wise for its creator to think about how best to protect their intellectual property, we look at the reasons why protecting wildfire with a patent may not be the best idea.Read more