James R. Farmer, Ph.D. is Of Counsel with the firm's Intellectual Property Section. His practice involves patent litigation and prosecution, opinion preparation, license agreements, due diligence, and counseling in a wide range of technical disciplines including aerospace, mechanical, electrical, and chemical engineering. James previously held post-doctoral fellowships at Princeton University and Brigham Young University, where he specialized in the areas of engineering physics, fluid mechanics, and applied mathematics. James also recently completed a year-long sabbatical at NASA Ames Research Center where, as a senior research scientist, he focused on computer simulations of aerothermodynamic heat loads experienced by planetary entry vehicles, including the heat-shield systems for the Mars Science Laboratory and the Crew Module component of Orion, part of the next generation space shuttle.

Professional Affiliations
Utah State Bar
American Bar Association

Education
J.D., S.J. Quinney College of Law, University of Utah (1999)
M.S., M.A., and Ph.D., Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Princeton University (1993)
B.S., M.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Vermont 

Admitted to Practice
Utah
United States Patent and Trademark Office

Community Affiliations
Human Outreach Program, Board Member
Rhythms of Life
Human Rights Education Center of Utah
Wasatch Backcountry Rescue

Office Location
Salt Lake City
(801) 532-3333

Email
jfarmer@vancott.com

Practice Areas
Intellectual Property