Advised a multinational media company on a regional copyright dispute in the broadcasting field.
James Evans
Consultant
PRACTICE
OFFICE
LANGUAGE
English
EDUCATION
Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, College of Law, York
LLB, Leeds University
James Evans is a consultant with the Tilleke & Gibbins intellectual property group. James handles infringement matters in relation to all types of IP, with particular expertise in patent litigation (e.g. in the pharmaceutical field, in which he has acted for large pharmaceutical companies in litigation against generics companies), trademark infringement/passing off, copyright infringement, and alternative dispute resolution. James also has experience in media-related matters, having advised on such subjects as advertising, broadcasting, and file-sharing.
In addition, James has significant experience in trademark and patent portfolio management at both the national and international level. He has carried out mediations both at the Department of Intellectual Property and at Thailand’s Central Intellectual Property and International Trade Court on patent and copyright matters. James also acts for a wide range of international and local clients in IP enforcement, such as civil actions in court and enforcement work with Thailand’s police force and Customs. James has also handled IP matters in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Cambodia.
James began his career in law in the UK, where he worked on patent and trademark infringement matters in the UK High Court and Court of Appeal. He qualified in the UK as a lawyer (Solicitor of England & Wales, 2002) and has been working on IP matters in Bangkok since 2004.
In 2010, James was recognized as one of the top 250 life sciences patent litigators worldwide by Intellectual Asset Management’s IAM Life Sciences 250.
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Advised an international energy company on freedom-to-operate searches in multiple jurisdictions in Asia, including patent strategy and licensing issues.
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Acted for a U.S. rice company in a trademark dispute in relation to genetic rice varieties and generic/geographical name issues. The representation included obtaining expert evidence from a rice geneticist and working closely with local authorities.
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Responded in a timely and effective manner to news that a variation of our client’s trade name and trademark would be used in a major concert and festival sponsored by parties in both the private and public sectors. With only two weeks’ notice, we immediately commenced negotiations at all levels with the appropriate government agencies and the organizer. Our prompt and diligent actions were effective. Prior to the event, the hosts changed the name and mark of the event, and all advertisements were removed and corrected.
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Advised a pharmaceutical client on various IP issues, such as product liability, government advocacy on new regulations, compulsory licenses, new laws (Patent Act, Drug Act), and trademark registration.
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Conducted global intellectual property due diligence and advised on the transactional elements of a US$60 million equity participation by an international energy company in a U.S. company specializing in biobased chemicals. The collaboration will result in the establishment of bio-succinic acid production plants using natural raw feedstocks such as tapioca, cassava, maize, and other agricultural inputs for the downstream manufacturing of bio-based plastics.
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Acted for an R&D-based pharmaceutical company in a patent infringement action against a generic pharmaceutical company in Thailand. The matter involved the mediation of issues that were highly sensitive due to the nature of the cancer treatment pharmaceuticals and processes.
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Advised a multinational beverages company on large-scale trademark searches and filing operations, including registrability, branding, marketing, and infringement advice. This was an urgent pre-launch project for many proposed brands.
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Represented clients on the following reported cases in Court of Appeal and High Court of England and Wales: Dyson Ltd v Hoover Ltd. [2002] R.P.C. 119 (21): 841-850; H Young (Operations) Ltd. v Medici Ltd. [2004] EWCA Civ 863; Unilin Beheer v Berry Floor [2004] EWCA Civ 1021.
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| February 2, 2012 |
Managing IP Patent Survey: Tilleke & Gibbins in Tier 1 for Thailand For the tenth consecutive year, Managing IP has ranked Tilleke & Gibbins as a Tier 1 firm in Thailand in its annual patent survey. Recognizing the firm’s ability to serve clients across the full... |
| November 14, 2011 |
Asia IP Names Tilleke & Gibbins Firm of the Year for Patents and Trademarks Asia IP, a leading magazine covering intellectual property issues in Asia, held its second annual Asia IP Awards ceremony on November 11, 2011. At the event, Tilleke & Gibbins was honored to... |
| November 9, 2011 |
Tilleke & Gibbins Dispute Resolution Practice Awarded Top-Tier Ranking by Asialaw Profiles Asialaw Profiles, a guide to the leading law firms throughout Asia, has ranked Tilleke & Gibbins as a Tier 1 firm in the Dispute Resolution practice in Thailand. This annual ranking is based upon... |
| November 4, 2011 |
Legal 500 Ranks Tilleke & Gibbins as a Tier 1 IP Practice in Thailand In its annual rankings for 2011, The Legal 500 Asia Pacific has identified Tilleke & Gibbins as a Tier 1 IP practice in Thailand. This marks the ninth year in a row that the firm’s IP practice... |
| September 20, 2011 |
Faking It: The BigChilli Magazine Examines Counterfeit Goods in Thailand David Lyman, Titirat Wattanachewanopakorn, James Evans Despite concerted efforts by brand owners and law enforcement personnel, fake goods continue to be a significant problem in Thailand, according to an article in the August 2011 edition of The... |
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| January 27, 2012 |
Alan Adcock, James Evans Many companies are looking deep into their businesses to identify areas that could serve as value drivers, and intellectual property (IP) is one of the first things they turn to. The financial... |
| January 4, 2012 |
Lex Mundi Guide to Doing Business in Thailand 2012 This guide provides a detailed overview of doing business in Thailand. Topics covered in the guide include investment, import and export regulations, exchange controls, tax, requirements for... |
| December 26, 2011 |
Intellectual Property in Thailand: Registration, Protection, Commercialization Written for business operators who are new to the country, Intellectual Property in Thailand: Registration, Protection, Commercialization provides a helpful introduction to IP issues under Thai law.... |
| December 14, 2011 |
Thailand Legal Basics, a valuable primer for foreign investors, begins with an overview of Thailand’s legal system, including its history and the events and professionals that are shaping the legal... |
| November 28, 2011 |
Business Methods and Computer Programs: Patentable? James Evans, Siraprapha Rungpry In the last couple of years the U.S., the U.K., and Europe have been considering whether business methods and computer programs can be patentable. A patent typically protects an invention that is new... |
