Applicants file patent applications to protect important inventions.  What happens however, if minor improvements or modifications are made to an invention after an application has been filed?Read more

Hideaway Bins by Kitchen King has reinvented waste and laundry storage solutions. With unique and valuable ideas to protect, James & Wells has been an integral partner for the business, enabling them to expand their product lines safely and strategically build a sustainable competitive advantage.Read more

The effects of the global pandemic on New Zealand businesses vary widely. If your business is undergoing change right now, then intellectual property rights are likely to be an important consideration for you. We share some key points to be aware of as you negotiate these turbulent waters.Read more

Australia has a unique ‘second tier’ patent called the innovation patent.  An innovation patent has a lower threshold for patentability compared to a standard patent and therefore provides a strong form of patent protection that can be relatively easy to obtain and difficult to invalidate. ...Read more

What happens to unclaimed IP when a company is removed from the Companies Register? In this article, we explore recent UK case law on the subject and advise companies with IP assets what to do in the event of removal.Read more

A recent High Court decision emphasizes the importance of undertaking thorough due diligence when purchasing a business. Read more

The best of Kiwi ‘No.8 Wire’ ingenuity was recognised at the 2020 Fieldays Online Innovation Awards, including the James & Wells Innovation Award which was presented to Waikato based inventors, Hivesite. Read more

Patent Attorney, Andrew Scott, explains how Triller is leveraging its IP rights to get a seat at the table Read more

On 1 December 2020, the Privacy Act 2020 will repeal and replace the Privacy Act 1993. What do New Zealand businesses need to do to ensure they comply with the new framework?Read more

Free Trade Agreement negotiations between New Zealand and the European Union have asked for the recognition and protection of a list of EU geographical indications. While the New Zealand government’s public consultation process has now ended, across the Tasman battles are still being fought over such contentious issues.Read more

When you have a great invention, it seems there are two choices: patent and monopolise for commercial advantage, or make the innovation available for all to use? Not quite. We explore the ‘hybrid’ option known as open patenting.Read more

The recent purchase of a late model Land Rover Defender has Ian Finch pondering how neglect of copyright and trademarks has given rise to the reincarnation of some of the world’s most iconic vehicles. Read more