April 11, 2019

Patentable subject matter in New Zealand

Patents can provide protection for a broad range of subject matter embodied in new and inventive processes which also have an industrial application. However not everything is patentable.

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New Zealand and Europe introduce Patent Prosecution Highway

On 1 December 2024, the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ) and the European Patent Office (EPO) launched a new Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) pilot programme. The PPH pilot programme is intended to run for at least three years (i.e. until 30 November 2027), after which time, IPONZ and the EPO will evaluate the...

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Next level patent drafting with IP strategy

“I make more mistakes than anyone else I know, and sooner or later, I patent most of them.” Thomas Edison – inventor with 2332 patents Understanding the Purpose Those new to the innovation industry can often think that just gaining a patent for their invention will set them up for success. What needs to...

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James & Wells named Employer of Choice at the New Zealand Law Awards

We are pleased to share that James & Wells was named Fluid Legal Recruitment Employer of Choice at the 2024 New Zealand Law Awards in Auckland on 28 November. Managing Partner Tim Walden says: “This recognition is testament to the significant effort put in by many members of our awesome team. An extra special thank...