{"id":8913,"date":"2026-05-29T16:20:39","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T04:20:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jamesandwells.com\/?p=8913"},"modified":"2026-05-29T16:57:49","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T04:57:49","slug":"james-wells-recognised-in-iam-patent-1000-2026-rankings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jamesandwells.com\/nz\/james-wells-recognised-in-iam-patent-1000-2026-rankings\/","title":{"rendered":"James &#038; Wells recognised in IAM Patent 1000 2026 rankings"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>James &amp; Wells is pleased to share our recognition in the IAM Patent 1000 2026 rankings, including firm and individual rankings across Australia and New Zealand.<\/p>\n<h4>IAM Patent 1000 2026 firm rankings<\/h4>\n<p>In the 2026 IAM Patent 1000 rankings, James &amp; Wells has been recognised for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Australia \u2013 Patent Prosecution<\/li>\n<li>New Zealand \u2013 Patent Prosecution<\/li>\n<li>New Zealand \u2013 Patent Litigation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These rankings reflect the depth of our patent capability across both jurisdictions, supporting clients from early-stage innovation and portfolio development through to enforcement, disputes and complex litigation matters.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Individual rankings (2026)<\/h4>\n<p>IAM Patent 1000 2026 has also recognised the following James &amp; Wells practitioners:<\/p>\n<h5>Patent Prosecution<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jamesandwells.com\/au\/our-team\/adam-luxton\/\">Adam Luxton<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jamesandwells.com\/au\/our-team\/dr-andrew-clarke\/\">Dr Andrew Clarke<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jamesandwells.com\/au\/our-team\/dr-andrew-scott\/\">Dr Andrew Scott<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jamesandwells.com\/au\/our-team\/janelle-borham\/\">Janelle Borham<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jamesandwells.com\/au\/our-team\/nick-mountford\/\">Nick Mountford<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jamesandwells.com\/au\/our-team\/jason-rogers\/\">Jason Rogers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jamesandwells.com\/au\/our-team\/jennifer-lucas\/\">Jennifer Lucas<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jamesandwells.com\/au\/our-team\/jonathan-lucas\/\">Jonathan Lucas<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jamesandwells.com\/au\/our-team\/mike-flint\/\">Michael Flint<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Patent Litigation<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jamesandwells.com\/au\/our-team\/ian-finch\/\">Ian Finch<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Next Generation<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jamesandwells.com\/au\/our-team\/jason-tuck\/\">Jason Tuck<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These individual recognitions highlight the breadth of technical expertise and commercial insight across our patent teams, particularly in supporting clients with strategic portfolio management, prosecution and contentious matters across New Zealand and Australia.<\/p>\n<h4>What the recognition reflects<\/h4>\n<p>The IAM Patent 1000 rankings recognise firms and practitioners who demonstrate strong technical capability, commercial awareness and client service across the patent landscape.<\/p>\n<p>Across our teams, we focus on practical, commercially grounded advice that helps clients protect and maximise the value of their innovation, from filing and prosecution strategies through to enforcement and litigation when required.<\/p>\n<h4>About IAM Patent 1000<\/h4>\n<p>IAM Patent 1000 is an annual guide that identifies leading patent professionals and firms across key jurisdictions worldwide. The rankings are based on extensive research, peer feedback and client interviews, and are widely used by businesses and in-house teams seeking trusted patent advisors.<\/p>\n<p>If you require assistance with your intellectual property strategy, please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jamesandwells.com\/au\/contact\/\">contact<\/a> our patent team.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>James &amp; Wells is pleased to share our recognition in the IAM Patent 1000 2026 rankings, including firm and individual rankings across Australia and New Zealand. 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