James Smedley

About James Smedley

James M. Smedley is member at Sigma Law Group LLC. His focus is on intellectual property, entertainment law, venture capital and emerging growth technology companies as well as those in the esports, video game and creator space.

Experience

1. Managing Member

   Sigma Law Group Llc

   Jan 2010 — Present

   Chairman of the firm\'s IP, Tech and Entertainment law group. I have a wealth of industry experience in the computer software and hardware fields as well as entertainment and creator spaces.From securing the rights in inventions and brands and capital investments therein, to developing lucrative patent or entertainment portfolios, to handling complex intellectual property litigation and licensing matters, my practice covers the entire intellectual property and venture lifecycle.

Education

• Rutgers University

  BS, Computer Science / English

  2002 — 2005

• Boston University School of Law

  Juris Doctor, Law

  2005 — 2008

Skills

• Legal Research
• Patent Drafting
• Patent Litigation
• Corporate Law
• Licensing
• Legal Opinions
• Copyright Law
• Corporate Governance
• Entertainment Law
• Patentability
• Trademark Infringement
• Trade Secrets
• Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Legal Advice
• Dispute Resolution
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Arbitration
• Legal Writing
• Litigation
• Strategic Planning
• Civil Litigation
• Patent Prosecution
• Prosecution
• Privacy Law
• Commercial Litigation
• Trademarks
• Patents
• Software Licensing
• Mediation
• Management
• Intellectual Property
• Contract Negotiation
• Start-Ups
• Due Diligence
• Cyberlaw