James is a life sciences focussed intellectual property lawyer with a background in biotechnology. His practice addresses all legal aspects of patents, trade marks, and consumer law in Australia.
James is a member of Pearce IP’s award winning legal team, and loves applying his passion for the law and biotechnology on day to day tasks relevant to advice, litigation, commercialisation and IP strategies for Pearce IP’s life sciences clients. With a particular focus on the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, ag-tech and food-tech industries, James assists with patent freedom to operate clearance work, and supports Pearce IP’s attorney team with office actions. He is a contributing author of the Pearce IP BioBlast® and Pearce IP’s regular blogs.
James is dedicated to delivering exceptional legal services with technical excellence to Pearce IP’s clients, helping them navigate the ever-changing legal landscape relevant to their sectors.
My Awards
Chambers and Partners
Intellectual Property: Pearce IP (2024)
Australian Law Awards (Lawyers Weekly)
Finalist – Boutique Diversity Firm of the Year: Pearce IP (2022)
Finalist – Intellectual Property Team of the Year: Pearce IP (2022)
Winner – Intellectual Property Team of the Year: Pearce IP (2021)
IAM Patent 1000
Firm: Pearce IP ranked bronze for litigation and prosecution (2023, 2022)
Firm: Pearce IP ranked bronze for litigation and recommended for prosecution (2021)
Managing IP Stars
Firm: Pearce IP ranked Tier 3 – prosecution (2022)
Women in Business Law Awards – APAC
Shortlisted – Australian Firm of the Year (2022)
Australasian Lawyer 5-Star Awards
5-Star Intellectual Property Law Firm: Pearce IP (2021)
Lexology Legal Influencer
Healthcare and Life Sciences (Australasia): Pearce IP (Q2 2022, Q1 2021, Q4 2020)
Healthcare and Life Sciences (Cross-border): Pearce IP (2021)
Legal 500
Ranked as a market leading Intellectual Property firm (2023)
OUR VISION
By 2027, be the premier life sciences IP practice in
Australia and New Zealand.