Best Lawyers in Georgia, United States for Copyright Law
Alicia Grahn Jones is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trademark Law. Alicia Grahn, who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alicia Grahn is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Matthew V. Wilson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Entertainment Law - Music and Trademark Law. Matthew V., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matthew V. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
With a background in mechanical engineering and industry experience with aerospace systems integration projects, Chris Lightner practices in Alston & Bird’s Intellectual Property – Mechanical Patents Team. Chris focuses his practice on patent solicitation and counseling, as well as on IP-driven due diligence efforts, licensing agreements, confidentiality considerations, and patent brokerage agreements. Chris prepares and prosecutes U.S. and foreign patent applications for wide...
Amanda N. Brouillette is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Patent Law. Amanda N., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Amanda N. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Russell A. Korn is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property, Litigation - Patent and Patent Law. Russell A., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Russell A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jason Cooper is a co-coordinator of the firm’s Intellectual Property Practice Area, with emphasis in mechanical, manufacturing and medical device technologies. Mr. Cooper manages patent portfolios of various domestic and international clients and helps monetize those portfolios. He counsels clients in avoiding the infringement of patents of others and opines with regard to infringement and/or validity of individual patents, or advises on strategy for avoiding the patent portfolios of ot...
Anuj Desai is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Copyright Law, Litigation - Intellectual Property, Trade Secrets Law and Trademark Law. Anuj, who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Anuj is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Joshua Weeks acts as a true resource for his clients, litigating patent cases nationwide in district courts and before the ITC. His deep knowledge of the USPTO post-grant proceedings enhances his ability to challenge or defend the validity of an issued patent before the PTAB. Joshua focuses his practice on the enforcement of intellectual property rights, including patents, trade secrets, and other forms of intellectual property. Joshua represents clients in disputes from inception through app...
Areas of Concentration Negotiation of complex content agreements with record companies, music publishing companies, music publishing rights organizations, motion picture studios, television networks, and various independent content providers and aggregators, and related strategic counseling (including with respect to electronic sell-through, subscription, streaming, ad-supported, mobile and other cutting-edge business models) Negotiation of all varieties of agreements with musical composition...
Ed Khalili is a leading patent attorney who advises companies on building, protecting, and leveraging intellectual property as a core business asset. His practice spans the full lifecycle of IP strategy, including patent procurement, trademark prosecution, copyright protection, trade secret strategy, licensing, diligence, patent opinions, and post grant proceedings. Ed works with clients ranging from early stage innovators to multinational companies across highly technical sectors, including ...
Yuri Eliezer co founded the firm’s patent practice and advises technology companies on building, protecting, and monetizing high value intellectual property portfolios across U.S. and international markets. His work focuses on helping companies secure defensible patent positions that support product strategy, fundraising, and acquisition readiness. Yuri has deep experience developing and executing patent strategies across software, internet and telecom, computer, electrical, and medical...
Micah Hensley is a registered patent attorney who provides IP counsel on strategic prosecution and licensing matters to a range of clients, from startups and early-stage companies to Fortune 500 companies that generate multibillion annual revenues. He oversees the preparation and prosecution of design patent applications and utility patent applications in various technical fields, including the mechanical, electro-mechanical, biomedical, machine learning, software, and recycling processing ar...
Alexandra A. Holt is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Entertainment and Sports Law and Intellectual Property Law. Alexandra A., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alexandra A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
David Pierce is a corporate attorney and Corporate Group Chair at Founders Legal in Atlanta, Georgia. He advises high-growth SaaS and technology companies throughout the business lifecycle, from early-stage corporate governance and compliance to commercial contracting, capital raises, strategic partnerships, and exit transactions. His practice focuses on helping companies build scalable legal frameworks that support revenue growth, efficient operations, and long-term business objectives. Befo...
Tiffany Thomas is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law and Patent Law. Tiffany, who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Tiffany is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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