April 22, 2025

James & Wells experts recognised as Best Lawyers 2026

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Matthew McGrath

Marketing and Business Development Executive

Best Lawyers recognises the achievements of more than 600 New Zealand lawyers with litigation, corporate law and intellectual property law emerging as the leading practice groups.

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James & Wells experts recognised as Best Lawyers 2026

We are pleased to share that the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers has recognised eight James & Wells intellectual property specialists as The Best Lawyers in New Zealand. The eight James & Wells practitioners recognised by Best Lawyers are: Ceri Wells Jonathan Lucas Carrick Robinson Jason Rogers Tim Walden Ian Finch Richard Clement Andrew Knowles...

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A recent decision of the Australian Patent Office illustrates the risk of placing too much trust in related party transactions. The decision addressed a dispute between Crisalis International Pty Limited (“Crisalis”) and C2 Water (SPV) Pty Limited (“SPV”) regarding the ownership of a patent titled “Apparatus, system and method for desalination of groundwater”. Crisalis was...

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James & Wells experts recognised as Best Lawyers 2026

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James & Wells experts recognised as Best Lawyers 2026

On your marques – using IP strategy to supercharge brand value

Crisalis Shattered

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