Piper Alderman (New South Wales, Australia) is delighted to announce that James Lawrence has joined the firm as a partner in the Intellectual Property and Technology team. James' practice covers a wide range of intellectual property areas with an emphasis on IP litigation (particularly in the pharmaceutical sector), patents (infringement and validity), copyright, brand protection, trade secrets, intellectual property management and legislation and policy.
James also advises on commercial matters, including in relation to structuring and drafting IP and know-how licensing arrangements and franchising agreements.
Head of Piper Alderman's Intellectual Property and Technology Team, Tim O'Callaghan, said: "In an increasingly competitive and globalized market, organisations better appreciate that IP is a critical asset. James brings unique expertise to our team's market-leading practice and offers our clients effective solutions to successfully managing IP and patent disputes and litigation, and protecting their IP assets."
James will work closely with Piper Alderman Partner Dr Teresa Nicoletti – a lawyer and scientist who is one of Australia's leading experts in pharmaceutical and medical device law – complementing her expertise with a patent advisory and litigation practice specialising in the same sector.
