James Raleigh is an associate in our New York Office. His practice includes patent procurement, patent portfolio management, intellectual property (IP) due diligence, IP licensing, and international IP strategy. James primarily represents clients in the field of medical devices, with a particular focus on cardiovascular technologies, wound care, ex-vivo organ preservation, surgical tools, and orthopedic implants.
James supported the Series B funding of Paragonix Technologies by Signet Healthcare Partners and subsequently represented Paragonix on its patent portfolio relating to ex-vivo organ preservation. James was also part of the Knobbe Martens team that advised Paragonix in their acquisition by Getinge for up to $477 million.
James was awarded the Patent Pro Bono Achievement Certificate by the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and was recognized as part of the Federal Bar Association’s 2023 Step Up Pro Bono Challenge.
During law school, James conducted research focused on measuring patent effectiveness through linguistic analysis. During his undergraduate studies, James led a team of his peers to design and build a pediatric stander for children with Cerebral Palsy. James presented the device at the Northeast Bioengineering Conference and International Society for Pharmacoepidemiology.
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, J.D.
Stevens Institute of Technology, B.E., Biomedical Engineering
State Bar of New York
Medical Devices & Procedures
Due Diligence
IP Strategy
IP Transactions, Agreements & Venture Capital
Patent Strategy & Prosecution
U.S. Patent Prosecution
Patent Pro Bono Achievement Certificate by the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
Michael Downing Memorial Moot Court Coaching Award
Design Excellence Award from the Biomedical Engineering Department of Stevens Institute of Technology
New York City Bar Association (Science and Law Committee)
New York State Bar Association
New York Road Runners Association (Medical Volunteer)
National Academy of Inventors
