James Anderson
"James brings an engineer's precision and a litigator's instincts to every IP case. His technical background sets him apart."
— Chief Technology Officer Technology Startup
Overview
James Anderson is a Partner at Jim Coates Law, where he heads the firm's intellectual property litigation practice. With a background in electrical engineering, James brings a unique combination of technical expertise and legal acumen to complex IP disputes.
His practice encompasses patent litigation, trade secret disputes, trademark infringement, and technology licensing matters. James has represented clients across a wide range of industries, including software, semiconductors, telecommunications, and medical devices.
James has conducted numerous patent cases before the High Court Patents Court, the Unified Patent Court, and the European Patent Office. He is also experienced in opposition and revocation proceedings before the UK Intellectual Property Office and the EPO.
Known for his ability to explain complex technical concepts to judges and tribunals, James has consistently achieved favorable outcomes for clients in high-stakes IP disputes involving cutting-edge technologies.
Education
King's College London
Master of Laws (LLM), 2003
Intellectual Property Law
Imperial College London
Bachelor of Engineering, 2000
Electrical Engineering
Admissions
- Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales
- Law Society of England and Wales
- European Patent Office
- UK Intellectual Property Office
- Higher Rights of Audience (Civil)
Recognition
- IAM Patent 1000 – Recommended (2019-2025)
- Chambers UK – Intellectual Property (2020-2025)
- Managing IP – IP Star