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San Francisco, California 94105
United States
James’ practice focuses on intellectual property litigation, including trade secrets, trademarks, copyrights and patents, and commercial litigation. He has worked on cases involving computer software, telecommunication test devices, computer networking technology, and pharmaceuticals. He has experience in prosecuting and defending claims for preliminary injunctive relief and navigating federal and state discovery obligations.
James also devotes a significant amount of his time to pro bono work, with an emphasis on representing both tenants and landlords in unlawful detainer litigation.
Areas of Practice | 1) Intellectual Property, 2) IP Litigation, 3) Patent Litigation and 4) Commercial Litigation and Disputes |
Law School | Cornell Law School, 2005, J.D. |
Admitted Year | 2005 |
Education | University of California, Los Angeles, 2002, B.A., |
Bar Member / Association | California State Bar Association |
Most recent firm | Reed Smith LLP |
Benjamin P. Smith is a partner in Morgan Lewis's Litigation Practice. He is a trial lawyer with a particular focus on high-stakes disputes in the biotechnology, medical device, and internet industries.