James & Wells Solicitors - Leading IP Law Firm in Auckland

James & Wells is a leading intellectual property law firm that has been at the forefront of innovation in Australasia since 1979. The firm specialises exclusively in intellectual property law, providing comprehensive services to protect, manage and commercialise IP assets for clients ranging from start-ups to international corporations. Their team of patent attorneys, trade mark attorneys, and IP lawyers are recognised as some of the best in the business, with many holding advanced scientific and technical qualifications across diverse fields including pharmaceuticals, life sciences, electronics, mining, mechanical engineering, and software.

The firm offers a full suite of IP services including patent prosecution, trade mark registration, copyright protection, design registrations, enforcement and dispute resolution, licensing and commercialisation, anti-counterfeiting measures, and IP strategy development. James & Wells has particular expertise in complex patent litigation and has been involved in some of the largest and most significant IP disputes in Australasia. Their trade mark team is ranked 'Gold' by World Trademark Review, whilst multiple practitioners have been recognised by leading industry publications including IAM Patent 1000 and IP STARS.

With offices across New Zealand and Australia, James & Wells serves clients across numerous industry sectors including chemical industries, life sciences, medical devices, manufacturing and engineering, software and ICT, energy and renewables, agriculture and agritech, creative industries, and FMCG. The firm prides itself on being approachable, responsive and agile, adapting their services to meet each client's unique needs whilst maintaining the highest standards of professional excellence. As fully independent Champions of Innovation®, they provide custom-built IP solutions tailored exactly to their clients' requirements.