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James Cracknell

J A Kemp

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Position: Partner, European and UK Patent Attorney, European Patent Litigator
Rating:
  • Rising star
Practice Areas:
Patent strategy & counseling
Patent
Patent prosecution
Jurisdictions:
Industry Sectors:
Chemistry
Pharmaceutical
Universities & research
Biography

James is a European and UK Patent Attorney based in our Oxford office. James handles the drafting, filing and prosecution of patent applications across the chemical field, with particular expertise in technology at the interface of chemistry and biotechnology. His experience extends to pharmaceuticals, process chemistry, electrochemistry (including enzyme-based electrochemistry), chemical biology and protein chemistry.

He has particular expertise in advising clients on developing IP strategies for global patent portfolios. He is also experienced in advising on IP-related aspects of due diligence and freedom to operate.

James brings an in-depth technical understanding to all of his work. He enjoys helping his clients find creative and pragmatic solutions tailored to their commercial goals.

Year Joined Firm: 2013

Education/Alumni:

  • University of Oxford, Masters Degree in Chemistry;
  • University of Oxford, DPhil in Inorganic Chemistry.
Address:
Fletcher House 2nd Floor, The Oxford Science Park
Heatley Rd, Littlemore Oxford OX4 4GE
Tel:+441865406100 Email:Contact this practitioner Website:https://jakemp.com/