April 19, 2019

Civil enforcement action for counterfeit goods in New Zealand

The New Zealand Customs Service (“Customs”) runs a very effective border surveillance system using what are called Customs Notices.

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Trade marks

“Once the cat is out of the bag”: key considerations for the AS EVER trade mark in Australia and New Zealand”

“The cat is out of the bag”, says Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, who recently announced the rebranding of her business ‘American Riviera Orchard’ to “As Ever”, before any products are available for sale. Meghan explained the rebranding, saying the original name limited her to “things that were just manufactured and grown in this area.”...

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Tim Walden named to Australasian Lawyer Law Firm Leaders of the Year list

We are pleased to share that James & Wells Managing Partner Tim Walden has been included in Australasian Lawyer’s Law Firm Leaders of the Year list for 2025. The list highlights the top Managing Partners at law firms in Australia and New Zealand. Australasian Lawyer and NZ Lawyer evaluated the most influential leaders in law’s...