James is a patent and trade mark attorney in the Intellectual Property group. He focuses on the prosecution of patents in most technology sectors, but has keen interest and experience in organic chemistry, manufacturing, medical devices, child safety seats, medical pumps, ventricular assist devices, heart catheters, proprietary software, artificial intelligence and mechanical inventions.
James also advises clients on freedom-to-operate, patentability, validity and infringement matters and prides himself on providing strategic and detailed opinions on complex technologies. James also handles opposition matters before IP Australia in all technology areas, and provides litigation support in matters before the Federal Court of Australia.
James is a commercially minded patent attorney, who advises clients on how their patents can fit strategically into their wider intellectual property objectives. James employs a holistic approach when providing patent advice to clients.
