Intellectual Property

James & Wells is a specialist IP firm with in-depth litigation expertise across oppositions, revocations and general dispute matters. It offers fully integrated prosecution services for patents and trade marks, and acts for global brands on design, copyright and patent infringement issues, with a particular strength in the area of medical device patents. The team is able to advise on issues across Australasia.

Gus Hazel is an active practitioner in the world of IP disputes. He has considerable expertise in the copyright space, where he has acted at all levels of the New Zealand court system, and offers additional notable experience in mediation and arbitration.

Ian Finch is known for assisting both New Zealand and international businesses, often from the medical technology industry. He maintains a strong practice across a range of contentious IP matters.