James Marshall

James has over 30 years of experience in IP. He's recognised as one of the UK's leading patent litigators, and is best known for his work in the technology and life sciences sectors.

Although the majority of James' work is in patent litigation across the telecoms, pharmaceuticals and life sciences sectors, he regularly advises on non-contentious cases with a high degree of technical complexity.

James has worked on numerous trade secrets claims and contractual disputes. He's also experienced in licensing and other transactional matters involving IP. Clients describe James as commercially-minded and easy to work with.

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Career

Since 1997

Partner, Taylor Wessing

Education

1995	Solicitor-Advocate
1986	Called to the Bar, England, Wales
1984	BSc Joint Honors Mathematics & Physics, University of Bristol

Memberships & Associations

Institution of Engineering & Technology (MEIT)

Expertise

Sectors Technology, media & communications Life sciences & healthcare

Experience

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Awards

Chambers and Partners UK 2023	Intellectual Property (patent litigation) - Band 3: James Marshall is recommended for his expertise in the many aspects of patent litigation and enforcement strategy. He has significant experience in hi-tech patent disputes and frequently acts for household names in the sector.
Legal 500 UK 2023	IP (patents, contentious and non-contentious) - Ranked: ‘We have been working with James Marshall’s team at Taylor Wessing for several years. We think their professionalism and experience makes us feel comfortable to work with them. Not only they often think like lawyers, but also they take care of client’s needs.’ ‘We are working with James Marshall. He is good at patent cases, especially dealing with many typical cases in SEP field.'
Chambers UK 2022	Intellectual Property - Patent Litigation
Legal 500 UK 2022	IP - contentious and non-contentious
Chambers UK 2020	Leading individual - Intellectual Property: Patent litigation (Band 3): James Marshall is recommended for his expertise in the many aspects of patent litigation and enforcement strategy. He is well known for his hi-tech disputes work, although he is also frequently sought after for representation by pharmaceuticals companies.
IAM Patent 1000 United Kingdom: England 2019	Leading individual: litigation (Bronze): James Marshall roams the same technical landscape. A “first choice for generics disputes and electrical cases”, he also possesses genuine licensing nous.
Who's Who Legal 2019	Leading individual: Patents
Managing Intellectual Property - IP Stars 2019	Patent star
Chambers UK 2019	Leading individual - Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation (Band 3): James Marshall is a highly regarded patent litigator with extensive experience handling both hi -tech and life sciences cases. A client says: "He is extremely bright and always gives sound, commercially minded advice."
Chambers UK 2018	Leading individual - Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation (Band 2): James Marshall is recommended for high-value patent infringement litigation involving telecommunications and life sciences companies. Clients say he is "very knowledgeable and very easy to work with."