Best Lawyers in Tennessee, United States for Litigation - Intellectual Property
Mr. Patterson is an experienced patent practitioner and trial attorney. His primary practice involves the writing and prosecution of patent applications in the electrical, electronic, and computer software arts including business methods; patent, trademark and copyright counseling, including preparing validity and infringement opinions; licensing; and litigation in all areas of intellectual property law. He has assisted clients in obtaining over 200 U.S. patents. From 1973 to 1977 Mark Patter...
Julian L. Bibb IV is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Intellectual Property and Trademark Law. Julian L. practices law in Nashville, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Julian L. Bibb IV since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Julian L. Bibb IV is held by other lawyers.
Douglas F. Halijan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Intellectual Property and Trademark Law. Douglas F. practices law in Memphis, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Douglas F. Halijan since 2010. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Douglas F. Halija...
Jin is a member of Butler Snow’s Drug and Medical Device Litigation Practice Group. He handles a diverse range of matters including nationwide multidistrict product liability litigation, healthcare liability actions, and pro bono matters. He wears many hats, drafting and arguing motions, managing complex e-discovery, analyzing complex medical records and engineering documents, taking and defending depositions, and coordinating litigation teams. Jin uses his background in computer scienc...
John C. Nix is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Intellectual Property Law and Litigation - Intellectual Property. John C. practices law in Nashville, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized John C. Nix since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which John C. Nix is held by other lawyers.
Luke Yordy is an associate in the Intellectual Property Practice Group. His practice primarily focuses on the prosecution and enforcement of patents and trademarks, both domestically and abroad. Luke is a registered patent agent and has written and successfully prosecuted patent applications in fields such as medical devices, construction equipment, home appliances, sporting goods, automotive, 3D printing, textiles, hardware, firearms and accessories, cosmetics, and communications.
Mark Kilgore Ph.D. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Intellectual Property Law, Litigation - Intellectual Property and Patent Law. Mark practices law in Nashville, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Mark Kilgore Ph.D. since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Mark Kilgore Ph.D. is held by other lawyers.
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