James Michael Smedley

James Michael Smedley

also known as James Michael Smedley, Esq.

5.0
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 17 years

Patent application Lawyer at Princeton, NJ
Practice Areas: Patent Application, Intellectual Property, Patent Infringement ... +4 more

212 Carnegie Center, Suite 400, Princeton, NJ

About James

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 750-1300 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 8 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2017

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 16 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2009

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 17 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Fox Rothschild, LLP

212 Carnegie Center, Suite 400, Princeton, NJ, 08540

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James Michael Smedley's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by Tyler | April 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Trademark Application

Highly recommended!

James and his team have been extremely helpful, responsive, and knowledgable in helping me file numerous trademarks for a brand that I'm building from scratch. I'm very happy with the peace of mind a trademark offers, and even happier at how easy James and his team have made it for me to file a hand...ful of applications! I am going to be a returning customer when it's time to file my patents!

Posted by anonymous | March 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Intellectual Property

Best Intellectual Property Lawyer

If you are looking for help with intellectual property or corporate transactions James and the Simga Law Group should be on the top of your list. Honest, direct, and QUICK. One of our clients wanted us to sign an IP agreement and James made sure it was updated to reflect everyone's best interest and ...helped me better understand a few considerations that we were not aware of. FIVE STARS!

Posted by anonymous | January 18, 2019 | Patent Application

Very professional

I was quite impressed with the 30 minutes free phone consultation I had with James last week. I had a few general questions on the patent application process and he was patient and had great examples. He was knowledgeable and had an easygoing, professional style. I do not currently have the financial... resources to work with a firm like Sigma (or most other law firms), but will definitely give him a call if / when I do. I would encourage anyone in a similar boat to speak to James and/or Sigma. It was a free consultation, but well worth the time spent.

Posted by Justin | November 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Intellectual Property

I trust James with my software related patents

I have worked with James and his team since 2013 and they have never let me down. I knew James was the right person when it came to my software related intellectual property when I learned that he has a background in software and he was able to grasp many of my software related innovations quickly. ...I recently sold a few of my patents to an IP holding company and I credit the successful sale to the quality work James has done for me.

Posted by Rob | May 31, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Patent Application

Exceeds expectations every time

Our company started researching and interviewing patent attorneys in 2011, and James Smedley was one of our candidates. When we interviewed James, his knowledge and confidence set our expectations so high that we had to hire him simply to see if what he was saying was true. One patent, two company ac...quisitions, and many trademarks, software contracts, operating agreements, employee agreements, and IP contracts later, he has delivered and even exceeded expectations. James is the most trusted advisor on our team.

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Intellectual property lawyer | May 31

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"James is my go to guy for clients that come to me with intellectual property needs. He knowledge in the areas of patents, copyrights and trademarks is unparalleled."

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Honors

2018

2018 New Jersey Rising Stars, New Jersey Super Lawyer

2007

Lowenstein Sandler Pro Bono Award, Lowenstein Sandler

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Chairman of the Intellectual Property & Technology Law Group, Ellenoff Grossman & Schole LLP

2010 - 2019

Managing Member, James M Smedley LLC

2008 - 2009

Attorney, Lowenstein Sandler PC

Associations

2012 - Present

American Intellectual Property Law Association

Member

2008 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

SLICE, INC.. v. ACME UNITED CORPORATION, WESTCOTT, OFFICE DEPOT, INC. and DOES 1-10

Currently in litigation

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Education

2008

Boston University School of Law

Juris Doctor

2005

Rutgers University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2019

2017

Hubei Province IP Bureau Delegation Conference

Patent Prosecution of Foreign IP in the US

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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