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Marketing Director: Beth Huffman
Quick facts
Firm - Year of Establishment

1897

Number of Partners

400+

Languages Spoken at the Firm

Arabic, English, French, German, Mandarin and Cantonese, Russian, Spanish, Portuguese, Korean, Japanese

Network Memberships

ICANN WIPO International Trademark Association American Intellectual Property Law Association American Bar Association Carolina Patent, Trademark and Copyright Law Association DRI - The Voice of the Defense Bar

Key practice areas
Trade mark
Patent
Dispute resolution
Product liability
Product liability and recall
Firm overview

Nelson Mullins combines experience, a command of the US Patent & Trademark Office and other regulatory agency processes, PTAB and trial skills, and an appreciation for the importance of innovation to your business to help achieve results.

Firm attorneys have hundreds of years of collective experience in patent preparation, prosecution, opinions, client counseling, post-grant practice and litigation.

Clients with worldwide patent and trademark portfolios select our IP attorneys to manage and enhance portfolios, protect rights, and avoid the infringement pitfalls.

IP attorneys with deep experience representing clients in IP litigation and transactions in the United States, Europe, Asia, and South America.

Practice Areas & Sector Specialisations

Key IP Areas

Copyright & related rights, IP transactions, Life sciences IP, Patent prosecution, Trade mark prosecution, Trade mark contentious, Trade mark, Patent

Key Sector Expertise

Automotive, Biotechnology, Chemical, Computer technology & services, Construction & materials, E-commerce, Electrical, Financial services, ICT & software, Life sciences, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Medical device, Optics & photonics, Pharmaceutical, Renewable energy, Semiconductors, Sports, Technology hardware

 

Address:
1320 Main St 17th Floor, Columbia, SC 29201
Columbia
29201
Tel:+18037992000 Fax:+1 803 256 7500 Email:Contact Us Web Address:https://www.nelsonmullins.com/locations/columbia_sc#main
Overview

Nelson Mullins has had an active IP practice since 2000, and provides services such as application preparation, filing, prosecution, opinions, litigation and more. With offices in five US cities, the team at Nelson Mullins boasts a broad bench of attorneys, paralegals, and staff. In addition to the firm's activity in US-based fora, the firm is also involved in numerous oppositions or cancellations around the world. Nelson Mullins prides itself on its large portfolio, expertise in sector specific areas, and high degree of experience and professionalism.  

Notable Practitioners: Mark Dukes, Jane Remillard, Susan Jackson, Craig Killen, John McElwaine, Jason Kraus, Anthony Laurentano, John Bauer, Ashley Summer, Nichole Hayden, Patrick Kartes, Jill Gorny Sloper, Brian Obersts.  

Jane Remillard and Patrick Kartes are co-chairs for the firm’s intellectual property group. They are supported by a large team of IP professionals and technical experts

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