Patentable subject matter in New Zealand new uses or combinations of known technology

April 11, 2019

Patentable subject matter in New Zealand new uses or combinations of known technology

As is understood by most patentees and patent applicants, for a product or process to be patentable it must be novel and have an inventive feature.

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Three James & Wells IP practitioners recognised by IAM as Global Leaders 2025

We are delighted to acknowledge the recognition received by partners Janelle Borham, Jason Rogers, and Ian Finch as IAM Global Leaders 2025. To qualify for inclusion in the IAM Global Leaders, individuals must be ranked in the gold tier of the IAM Patent 1000, the market-leading annual directory that identifies the top law and attorney...

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Not in the textbook: unravelling ownership of academic inventions

Introduction It’s not always straightforward to work out who owns intellectual property (IP) rights in an invention developed in the academic context. This article provides some pointers on where the answer may be found and issues that could impact the outcome. Where to look: Legislation: In contrast to various overseas jurisdictions,[1] New Zealand and Australian...

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