Barrister, Owen Dixon Chambers West, Melbourne

James Samargis practices in all areas of intellectual property and in matters concerning information technology and the internet.

James provides validity and infringement advice for patent, trademark, design and copyright rights as well as advice on unfair advertising and misleading and deceptive conduct in trade under Australian Consumer Law.

James practices mainly in the Federal Court, appearing in infringement of rights actions, seeking or resisting injunctions and other urgent relief and preparation of matters for trial. His practice also extends to general commercial disputes with emphasis on IP and IT contract and licensing disputes.

James is a member of the Intellectual Property Society of Australia and New Zealand.James is immediate past Chairman of the Board of Craft Victoria, the peak State Body for Designer/Makers.