April 19, 2019

Intellectual property funding options

The New Zealand Government recognises that the country’s future economic growth is dependent on a thriving innovation ecosystem and the creation of world-class businesses built on solid intellectual property assets. You can also read Britta Fromow’s update on grants available to startups and established businesses here.

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Ignorance is not always bliss. ‘Tis folly

First published in Bay of Plenty Business News May 2025 edition The phrase ‘ignorance is bliss’ originates from the end of the last stanza in Thomas Gray’s poem ‘Ode on a Distant Prospect of Eton College’. Written in 1742 but not published until 1747, the poem is about the return of a disillusioned adult to the...

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James & Wells experts recognised as Best Lawyers 2026

We are pleased to share that the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers has recognised eight James & Wells intellectual property specialists as The Best Lawyers in New Zealand. The eight James & Wells practitioners recognised by Best Lawyers are: Ceri Wells Jonathan Lucas Carrick Robinson Jason Rogers Tim Walden Ian Finch Richard Clement Andrew Knowles...

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On your marques – using IP strategy to supercharge brand value

“It takes many good deeds to build a good reputation, and only one bad one to lose it.” – Benjamin Franklin, Founding Father of the United States Brands can eventually become the most valuable intangible asset of a business, but establishing reputation takes time, and building brand value is often not an intentional process within...