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April 19, 2019

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James & Wells expands Australian patents practice with appointment of Dr Sam Mickan as Partner

James & Wells is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Sam Mickan as a Partner in its Australian patents team, further enhancing the firm’s capability in complex, technology-driven intellectual property matters. Sam joins James & Wells from Australian IP firm Davies Collison Cave, where he advised a broad range of innovative clients on securing...

Patents

DIY Patents, Pet Peeves and the Hidden Cost of Cutting Corners

“Patents add fuel to the fire of genius.” Abraham Lincoln, the only U.S. president to have received a patent. I am often asked by investors to assess the value and relevance of a founder’s intellectual property to guide decisions on whether to invest. A well-drafted patent is a thing of beauty – it signals foresight,...

Litigation

Flipping the Tables: High Court allows Bed Bath ‘N’ Table’s Appeal

In brief: The High Court of Australia has unanimously allowed Bed Bath ‘N’ Table Pty Ltd’s (BBNT) appeal in Bed Bath ‘N’ Table Pty Ltd v Global Retail Brands Australia Pty Ltd [2025] HCA 50 (10 December 2025), finding that Global Retail Brands Australia Pty Ltd (GRBA) had contravened s 18(1) of the Australian Consumer...
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