April 19, 2019

When is it safe to disclose your invention?

In order for an invention to be patentable it must be novel, i.e. not known to the public before the patent application is filed. It is therefore important to avoid non-confidential disclosures of an invention before a patent application is filed.

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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.”...

Comfort Over Style: Birkenstocks Not Works of Art, Rules Top German Court

As a half-German, I have long had a love-hate relationship with the nation’s iconic Birkenstock footwear. Comfortable and practical? Undoubtedly. Stylish? Until recently, a resounding no. It was with some bemusement that I saw Birkenstocks boom as fashion items in recent years, even getting a Barbie stamp of approval. Fashionable they may now be, but...

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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...