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Intellectual Property Practice Summary

Our Intellectual Property & Technology attorneys offer the complete range of legal services for the identification, development, acquisition, protection, commercialization and enforcement of intellectual property (IP) assets and related technology. Whether performing due diligence for an acquisition, negotiating complex technology agreements, providing data privacy and security counselling, securing a patent or trademark, or using litigation to resolve an IP dispute, our full-service intellectual property group works closely with clients to provide business-minded solutions and to achieve results in a cost-effective and efficient manner.

Some of our IP portfolio services include:

  • IP aspects of mergers, acquisitions, alliances, strategic relationships, joint ventures and other corporate and healthcare transactions.
  • Technology development, procurement and commercialization.
  • Information technology and business process outsourcing.
  • Trademark clearance, registration, maintenance and enforcement.
  • Patent prosecution, maintenance and enforcement.
  • Counseling on privacy and data security.
  • Trade secret litigation and counseling.
  • Providing infringement, validity and enforceability opinions.
  • Developing IP portfolio strategies.
  • Advising on media, advertising and marketing strategies.
  • Valuation and asset management.

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Intellectual Property - Tennessee

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What the Team is Known For

Bass, Berry & Sims retains a notable practice with deep experience in the full gamut of IP matters. It has particular strength in the technology and healthcare spaces, as well as a growing practice in the hospitality sector. The firm possesses the capacity to handle sophisticated IP transactions and high-stakes litigation relating to patent and trademark infringement.

Work Highlights

  • Bass, Berry & Sims PLC successfully represented Arkansas State University in a trademark dispute with Chattanooga Professional Soccer Management.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Paige W. Mills
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Paige W. Mills
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Experienced IP litigator Paige Mills focuses her practice on representing clients in a range of copyright and trademark disputes. She counts retailers, publishers and universities among her clients.

Paige is a thoughtful and very diligent lawyer.

Robert L Brewer
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Robert L Brewer
Head of Intellectual Property
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Robert Brewer regularly advises clients on the IP aspects of transactional matters, with notable expertise in the technology and healthcare sectors. His clients include notable manufacturers and healthcare groups.
Shelley Thomas
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Shelley Thomas
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Up and Coming

Shelley Thomas is experienced in navigating the intersection of technology and intellectual property, and has advised clients in numerous industries including the media, automotive, manufacturing and healthcare sectors.

She is exceptionally bright.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Intellectual Property

Paige W. Mills
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Paige W. Mills
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Band 1
Robert L Brewer
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Robert L Brewer
Head of Intellectual Property
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Band 1
Shelley Thomas
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Shelley Thomas
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Up and Coming

Members

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Clients

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Bridgestone Americas, Inc.

Brookdale Senior Living, Inc. (NYSE: BKD)

Genesco (NYSE: GCO)

HCA Healthcare

Nissan North America, Inc.

Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBD)

Industries

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Automotive

Biotechnology

Chemicals

Computer hardware and software

Consumer products

Electronics

Financial services

Healthcare

Information technology

Life sciences

Media and entertainment

Music

Pharmaceuticals

Retail

Telecommunications