James specialises in securing and defending patents for his clients in the engineering, consumer product, and healthcare sectors
James is an experienced UK and European patent attorney with a practice that involves managing global patent portfolios and handling an extensive drafting and prosecution workload. He is also adept at handling contentious matters, having an enviable record when representing clients in opposition and appeal proceedings at the European Patent Office.
James is passionate about understanding the unique challenges that each of his clients face and collaborating closely with them to develop IP strategies to achieve their commercial and strategic goals. Earlier in his career, James gained invaluable commercial insight during an extensive secondment with a multinational client in Switzerland, where he worked alongside their in-house patent team. This experience deepened his understanding of the business-critical issues that influence IP decision-making and strategy.
Sitting in our Engineering, Manufacturing and Consumer Products team, James has particular expertise in the fields of heating systems, control systems, sensors, electronic cigarettes, hospital beds, medical devices, orthodontics, dental implants, and construction.
Away from the office, James enjoys running, photography, and spending time with his young family.
