James P. Hatton, K.C.

James P. Hatton, K.C.


Farris LLP

Recognized since 2012

Vancouver, British Columbia

Practice Areas

Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice

Corporate Law

Intellectual Property Law

Technology Law

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James Hatton is a commercial solicitor with more than 30 years experience assisting companies to exploit the value of their intellectual property assets. He is the Partner responsible for the Technology Group at Farris LLP, the law firm frequently identified by Lexpert as the top corporate firm in Vancouver, British Columbia.

James is frequently listed as a leading practitioner in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, repeatedly recommended in the fields of life sciences & health, and technology transactions. Best Lawyers has recognized James since 2012 in the practice areas of biotechnology law and life sciences, corporate law, intellectual property law, and technology law and has named James as Vancouver’s “Biotechnology Law Lawyer of the Year” three times. Chambers ranks James in Life Sciences: Corporate/Commercial.

James is an advisory board member for STEMCELL Technologies, Canada’s largest and most successful biotechnology company.

James has served as a director or officer of many organizations, including:

BC Hydro, the principal electricity utility for the province of British Columbia, and Powerex, the exporting subsidiary of BC Hydro; the BC Tech Association, a non-profit dedicated to making British Columbia the best place to grow and scale a tech company; and Aspect Biosystems, which specializes in 3D bioprinting and tissue engineering.

James has served as a director and past Chair of LifeSciences British Columbia, which supports and represents the greater life sciences community of British Columbia.

James is a former member of the Governing Council of the National Research Council of Canada, the government of Canada’s premier research, development and innovation organization, which leverages Canada’s public and private science and technology infrastructure for the benefit of Canadians.

James is a former member of the Board of Governors of Royal Roads University, a university based in Victoria, British Columbia offering undergraduate, graduate and executive programs in applied and professional fields. He is also a former member of the Judicial Advisory Committee for British Columbia, responsible for assessing candidates from British Columbia for appointment as superior court judges.

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  • Pacific Centre South, 25th Floor
    700 West Georgia Street
    P.O. Box 10026
    Vancouver, BC V7Y 1B3
    Canada

Farris LLP
Headquarters: Vancouver, British Columbia

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Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2019 - Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2017 - Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2013 - Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice, Vancouver, Canada (2019)
  • Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice, Vancouver, Canada (2017)
  • Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice, Vancouver, Canada (2013)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2024 for work in:
  • Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
  • Corporate Law
  • Intellectual Property Law
  • Technology Law
Special Focus:
  • Life Sciences
  • Patent

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