Shozib Mirza

Solicitor

T. +64 9 914 6763
E. shozib.mirza@jamesandwells.com

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Areas of Expertise

Trade Marks

Qualifications & Memberships

Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand
Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Commerce (Economics and Operations & Supply Chain Management)

About Shozib

Shozib is a Solicitor in the James & Wells Trade Mark team based in Auckland. He graduated from the University of Auckland with a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Commerce (majoring in Economics, and Operations & Supply Chain Management).

Shozib is a half-Pakistani, half-Kiwi Muslim born and raised in Auckland. In his spare time, he is an established Auckland Premier cricketer with 100+ Premier caps and 3,000+ Premier runs. He is also an avid sports fan supporting the Pakistan Cricket Team, Arsenal and the Toronto Raptors, and enjoys all things gym and fitness.

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Litigation

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...

Innovation

Catalyst for Change – using IP Strategy to Unify Innovation Culture

“Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” Peter Drucker – management consultant, educator, and author Within an innovative business there is often a spectrum of personality types, each with something to contribute to the business. However, each have differing mindsets and often clashing views around innovation, commercialisation and intellectual property. It is not until there is an...

Litigation

Cars, IP and the Commerce Act 1986

The US automotive press is full of articles about new cars which have been released by a manufacturer, but which will not be sold into the US market. In a recent turn of events, it has been reported that the 1064 hp Chevy Corvette ZR1 won’t be sold in Europe.[1] European car lovers may lament...

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