Intellectual Property
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About
Provided by Ward and Smith PA
In today's knowledge-driven economy, intellectual property is a company's crown jewel. Ward and Smith, P.A.'s Intellectual Property (IP) practice group understands this. We help businesses of all sizes navigate the global landscape to develop, manage, and protect their valuable IP assets. Our team offers comprehensive services, from crafting a winning portfolio strategy to securing and enforcing your IP rights. We guide clients through domestic and international matters, including acquisition, licensing, development, management, and dispute resolution. Whether you're a startup or a seasoned corporation, we have the expertise to address your diverse intellectual property needs.
Several of our attorneys are North Carolina State Bar Board Certified Specialists. Two of our attorneys have received certification as Certified Information Privacy Professional-United States (CIPP/US), and one is an AI Governance Professional.
Chambers Review
Ward and Smith PA is a respected team offering a full range of IP litigation services. Serves as lead counsel for clients on disputes involving patent infringement, trade secret misappropriation and unfair competition. Advises clients on IP matters including foreign trademark filing and federal trademark applications.
Work Highlights
- Ward and Smith are lead counsel to Indivior Inc. and local counsel for Aquestive Therapeutics, Inc. in a lawsuit involving the patent infringement by Biodelivery Sciences International, Inc
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They're there any time you call or email. I cannot give them higher marks for responsiveness and client service. "
"Ward and Smith PA was able to understand the complex topic swiftly and helped us complete the provisional patent application within days - just in time for our launch."
"They're there any time you call or email. I cannot give them higher marks for responsiveness and client service. "
"Ward and Smith PA was able to understand the complex topic swiftly and helped us complete the provisional patent application within days - just in time for our launch."
Notable Practitioners
Angela Doughty has an excellent capacity to handle trademark litigation and portfolio management.
"She's incredibly bright, responsive, thorough. I cannot say enough good things about her. She's great at the tactical, but also provides great global advice."
Arthur DeBaugh has experience handling trademark prosecutions and other intellectual property concerns on behalf of a diverse client base.
Joseph Schouten represents a range of clients in intellectual property litigation, including patent and trademark infringement disputes.
Ranked Lawyers at
Ward and Smith PA
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Industries
Provided by Ward and Smith PA
Banks and other financial institutions
Businesses with proprietary technologies
Computer software programmers, vendors, and marketers
Distributors
Health care providers
Internet service providers and other e-businesses; and other businesses with scientific, technological, or intellectual property interests
Manufacturers of products such as pharmaceutical equipment, medical devices, household appliances, textiles, ground improvement technologies
University and Corporate Entities