James is a widely respected intellectual property (IP) advisor and litigator. He helps clients from a wide range of industries and at all stages of development to identify, protect and enforce their valuable intellectual property.
James is known for his expertise in contentious intellectual property and specialises in managing IP disputes. He also advises clients on issues involving patents, trade marks, copyright, brand protection, trade secrets and portfolio management.
James’s skills and experience in intellectual property disputes and biotechnology law have been recognised by clients and peers in legal benchmark surveys and directories. He is acknowledged as one of the world’s leading patent professionals. He edits the Patents chapter in Halsbury’s Laws of Australia and regularly publishes and presents on intellectual property issues.
advising, managing and enforcing the business’ trade mark portfolio for its principal and subsidiary brands.
management of Cashrewards’ Australian trade mark portfolio and clearance strategies for new sub-brands.
advised and acted for Deco in relation to its patent for novel aluminium cladding products in infringement and revocation proceedings in the Federal Court of Australia.
acting in Federal Court of Australia patent infringement and revocation proceedings in relation to 3D-printed anatomical components.
acting in Federal Court of Australia trade mark and Australian Consumer Law proceedings against Stockland Land Lease Management Ltd.
acted for Rattlejack in patent infringement and revocation proceedings in the Federal Court of Australia and in defence of a special leave application to the High Court of Australia relating to a mining safety product used in underground long-hole drilling procedures.
Best Lawyers in Australia™
2014-2026 | Intellectual Property Law
2014-2026 | Biotechnology Law
Chambers Asia Pacific: Australia
2025 | Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright
Doyle’s Guide Leading Lawyers — NSW
2024-2025 | Contentious Intellectual Property: Leading
2018-2023 | Contentious Intellectual Property: Recommended
IAM Patent 1000
2019-2024 | Leading Global Patent Professional
The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific
2015-2024 | Intellectual Property: Recommended Lawyer
Who’s Who Legal Australia & New Zealand
2023-2024 | IP – Trademarks
World Intellectual Property Review (WIPR)
2018-2024 | Leader in Intellectual Property
World Trademark Review (WTR 1000)
2025 | Trademark Enforcement & Litigation, Australia
- Editor, Patents, Halsbury’s Laws of Australia
- Editor, Competition & Consumer Newsletter, LexisNexis
- Treasurer, Copyright Society of Australia
- Member, Intellectual Property Society of Australia and New Zealand (IPSANZ)
- Member, International Trade Mark Association (INTA)
- Member, Institute of Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys
- Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Laws (Hons), Macquarie University