James & Wells ranked as leading firm by IAM 1000 in patent litigation and prosecution, eight experts recognised as leading practitioners

July 3, 2023

James & Wells ranked as leading firm by IAM 1000 in patent litigation and prosecution, eight experts recognised as leading practitioners

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Marketing and Business Development Executive

We are pleased to announce that eight leading James & Wells intellectual property experts have been recognised by IAM 1000, the world’s leading patent professionals guide in 2023. The following James & Wells IP practitioners have been ranked by IAM 1000 2023:

Australia

Adam Luxton – Prosecution

Andrew Clarke – Prosecution

New Zealand

Britta Fromow – Prosecution

Gus Hazel – Litigation

Jonathan Lucas – Prosecution

Jason Rogers – Prosecution

Ian Finch – Litigation

Mike Flint – Prosecution

Along with our recognised individuals, IAM 1000 has also awarded James & Wells a bronze ranking in patent prosecution in Australia. In New Zealand, IAM 1000 lists James & Wells as a recommended firm in patent litigation and patent prosecution.

IAM 1000 is a market-leading guide that identifies and profiles leading private practice professionals and firms in the world’s leading jurisdictions with data collected through market research, firm submissions, and client feedback.

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