Intellectual Property
USA Guide 2024 : North Carolina
Band 2
Contact number
919 981 4000Chambers Review
Williams Mullen is noted for its strength in the patent litigation space. Experienced in acting for software and technology clients and increasingly active representing agricultural and biochemical clients in both contentious and noncontentious settings. Also offers notable expertise across a range of trademark matters.
Work Highlights
- Williams Mullen serves as IP counsel for Dollar Tree, managing the company's trademark portfolio, advising on infringement, licensing, and other related matters.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have ample knowledgeable attorneys and also are open to feedback from me as in-house counsel for my company. They are very responsive and communicative."
"Their commercial awareness is amazing. Better than our defendant in our litigation. I couldn't imaging it being better."
"They have ample knowledgeable attorneys and also are open to feedback from me as in-house counsel for my company. They are very responsive and communicative."
"Their commercial awareness is amazing. Better than our defendant in our litigation. I couldn't imaging it being better."
Notable Practitioners
Rob Van Arnam has significant experience managing trademark and patent portfolios. He also frequently handles infringement litigation.
Michael Sajovec offers vast experience advising on patent and trademark matters. He is adept at handling issues with cross-border elements.
Richard Matthews has extensive experience in patent and trademark litigation. He represents clients from a range of industries including manufacturing, technology and life sciences.
"Rick has been the go-to for our numerous NC legal needs started. He is currently the point person for all of our IP matters. He is very knowledgeable on IP and has succeeded on several matters for us."
"He is a great litigator, and I am amazed at his ability to handle complex concepts in discussion on the fly with the judge and opposing counsel."
Ranked Lawyers at
Williams Mullen
North Carolina