James Cherry Email & Phone Number

I advise businesses through the challenges of bringing new technologies to market. I am curious and always learning. I guide life sciences organisations' IP commercialisation activities within a framework of strong governance, culture, ethics and clear strategy. In particular, I help protect, develop and defend IP assets, cutting through the complexity in a measured manner. About me:* Non-executive director and business advisor* AICD company director, Certified Chair for Advisory Boards and Registered Patent Attorney with degrees in law and biochemistry* work directly with start-up businesses and organisations as a consultant, advisor and/or director * have a focus on IP strategy development to translate research into commercialisation* develop broader frameworks for IP so that all stakeholders' interests are accounted for, using my experience in the sector* was Managing Partner / Managing Principal (following incorporation) of FPA Patent Attorneys in a leadership and business management role for over 10 years.* worked in patents, trade marks, IP licensing and disputes as a partner in the IP group of the law firm Freehills (now Herbert Smith Freehills) * volunteer pilot for Angel Flight.