James Prankerd Smith
Overview
James works with a wide variety of clients, from startups to large corporations, to advise on the whole patenting process, from crystallizing ideas through to obtaining an international patent portfolio. Additionally, he advises on litigation matters including patent opposition before the European Patent Office and has experience with international arbitration proceedings for patent infringement. He is also experienced in assessing standard essentiality, particularly for telecommunications.
Career & Education
- Associate, AmLaw 100 Firm, 2023–2025
- Associate, Leading Intellectual Property Firm, 2019—2023
- Trainee Patent Attorney, Leading European Intellectual Property Law Firm, 2014—2019
- King's College, University of Cambridge, MSci (Hons), 2014
- UK Patent Attorney
- European Patent Attorney
James's Insights
Firm News | 2 min read | 06.02.26
IAM Ranks Crowell & Moring in Patent 1000 2026
Chicago – June 2, 2026: Intellectual Asset Management recognized Crowell & Moring in its IAM Patent 1000 – The World’s Leading Patent Practitioners guide, awarding a gold band ranking for patent litigation and transactions in Belgium, a silver band ranking for patent litigation and recommended for patent prosecution in Illinois, and a bronze band ranking for patent prosecution in the United Kingdom: England and Wales. The firm was also recommended nationally in the United States for trade secrets litigation.
Client Alert | 4 min read | 04.13.26
Insights
James's Insights
Firm News | 2 min read | 06.02.26
IAM Ranks Crowell & Moring in Patent 1000 2026
Chicago – June 2, 2026: Intellectual Asset Management recognized Crowell & Moring in its IAM Patent 1000 – The World’s Leading Patent Practitioners guide, awarding a gold band ranking for patent litigation and transactions in Belgium, a silver band ranking for patent litigation and recommended for patent prosecution in Illinois, and a bronze band ranking for patent prosecution in the United Kingdom: England and Wales. The firm was also recommended nationally in the United States for trade secrets litigation.
Client Alert | 4 min read | 04.13.26
