The reliability of environmental claims is difficult to assess, precisely because a universal standard is unworkable.

This article examines key considerations when developing a cleantech IP strategy for environmental excellence in NZ.

A look at how valuable information regarding competitors can be obtained from tracking intellectual property.

In New Zealand (and in many other countries) it is possible to file divisional patent applications.

A distribution agreement must be well-drafted, with a minimum sales obligation and consequences for failure to reach it.

Even if a plaintiff is a successful litigant, it will rarely recover all the money it has spent on achieving its goal.

Discusses smarter design choices and complementary intellectual property strategies.

Repayable government grants are being offered to start-up technology companies to accelerate NZ innovation initiatives.

The forthcoming holiday season is going to be awesome.

The Dispute Resolution Service Policy (DRSP) for .nz domain name registrations does not provide for an award of costs.

Most entrepreneurs are aware that IP may be important to a business, but are not and cannot be aware of legal details.

This article discusses LEADR, a mediation model, an alternative process to litigation to resolve commercial disputes.

Welcome to the latest newsletter of James & Wells Intellectual Property. In this publication we keep you updated on the latest developments in IP in New Zealand, as well as news from our firm, upcoming events, client success stories and more. If there is anything you would like to see covered or mentioned in our next newsletter, please feel free to email us at [email protected]

After a year's wait following an exposure draft, the new Patents Bill was finally introduced to the New Zealand Parliament in July 2008. Once passed into legislation, which is anticipated to happen in 2009, the Bill will make significant changes to the law reflected in the Patents Act 1953.

Spending time and money on searching existing publications and patent registers, can avoid costly mistakes when acquiring or licensing technology from a third party. The same applies before undertaking a significant R&D program or an extensive patent filing strategy.

Owners of wireless internet connections are vulnerable to a number of dangers if they do not exercise adequate security precautions. A recent decision from the German courts has highlighted one potential risk of which New Zealand wireless owners should be mindful: copyright infringement.

In a marketplace such as New Zealand, we are physically isolated from most of our international competitors and therefore need to utilise every tool at our disposal to ensure success in the global marketplace.

Domain names are unable to be owned.

For many start up businesses intellectual property (or "intellectual assets") will be the key to the business.

This article focuses on the granting of new rights to consumers who buy goods through online auctions.