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About
Provided by Jamie Watt
Practice Areas
Jamie leads the firm’s intellectual property & technology (IP&T) team, as well as the life sciences group. He is a specialist in both intellectual property law and cybersecurity, accredited by the Law Society of Scotland, and a specialist in international trade marks, certified by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
His expertise includes trade marks & brand management (including anti-counterfeiting), patent law, pharmaceuticals and medical devices (including their regulatory regimes), aquaculture and marine technology, blockchain and decentralised network innovation, software, IT/ICT and the internet, and music, entertainment, sports and publishing.
In addition, the European Commission has recognised Jamie as an expert in intellectual property under the Horizon programme, and previously under Framework Programmes FP5 to FP7. He has advised both the European Commission on commercialisation policy and the OECD on open access policy. He has also assisted extensively with the development of IP related legislation at both the Scottish and UK parliaments.
Career
Prior to joining Harper Macleod, Jamie was the in-house IP manager at a leading Scottish university. He has also worked in-house for a major independent record label and an artist management company.
Publications
Jamie contributes regularly to journals such as Sports Law and Taxation on international IP related matters.
Chambers Review
UK
Jamie Watt is head of department at Harper Macleod. He operates a broad intellectual property practice, being well versed in handling trade mark, design, patent and software licensing and prosecution matters. He also advises on IP litigation.
Jamie Watt leads the Harper Macleod media and entertainment practice. He acts for clients in technology, publishing and music, including individuals, corporates and industry associations.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"A generous offer from Jamie in terms of time and a calm manner makes him a favourite with us."
"Jamie is always impeccably prepared for meetings, demonstrates exceptional problem-solving skills and possesses detailed knowledge of the industry."
"Jamie is very good to work with and highly responsive. He understands the issues and helps to resolve them for the client. Excellent commercial and legal knowledge and grasp of local practice."
"When we need urgent assistance Jamie is always just at the end of a phone and able to provide helpful commercial advice at short notice."
"Jamie is a very high performer for us in terms of generosity of time and understanding of SMEs."
"A generous offer from Jamie in terms of time and a calm manner makes him a favourite with us."
"Jamie is always impeccably prepared for meetings, demonstrates exceptional problem-solving skills and possesses detailed knowledge of the industry."
"Jamie is very good to work with and highly responsive. He understands the issues and helps to resolve them for the client. Excellent commercial and legal knowledge and grasp of local practice."
"When we need urgent assistance Jamie is always just at the end of a phone and able to provide helpful commercial advice at short notice."
"Jamie is a very high performer for us in terms of generosity of time and understanding of SMEs."
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