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Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

Intellectual Property

USA Guide 2026 : Tennessee


Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

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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.

Our IP 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.

In May 2026, we expanded into Chicago with new members Rob Newman and Jason Gordon, whose practices strengthen our IP, technology, and media capabilities.

Clients (6)

  • 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 (15)

  • Automotive
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemicals
  • Computer hardware and software
  • Consumer products
  • Electronics
  • Financial services
  • Healthcare
  • Information technology
  • Life sciences
  • Media and entertainment
  • Music
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Retail
  • Telecommunications

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Intellectual Property - Tennessee

Band 1

Band 1


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

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  • Bass, Berry & Sims represented RSL Collective in the launch of a collective rights management standard related to AI use of publishers and creators' work.

Strengths

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  • The lawyers at Bass, Berry & Sims are forward thinking, practical, very skilled, smart and strategic.

    Intellectual Property respondentUSA
  • We choose the law firm for its ability to work as an extension of our in-house legal team, its responsiveness and understanding of our industry.

    Intellectual Property respondentUSA
  • The law firm is well staffed with excellent partners, associates and paralegals. It is a valuable business partner who can think outside the box to solve problems, whether legal or business-related.

    Intellectual Property respondentUSA
  • We are particularly impressed by the practical and actional, business minded advice provided.

    Intellectual Property respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Paige W. Mills
    Band 1Paige W. Mills

    Paige W. Mills

    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 Mills is an exceptional lawyer. We appreciate her diligence, practicality, depth of knowledge and perspective.

      Intellectual Property respondentUSA
  • Band 1Robert L Brewer
    Band 1Robert L Brewer

    Robert L Brewer

    Robert Brewer regularly advises clients on the IP aspects of technology licensing, with notable expertise in the technology and healthcare sectors. He also assists clients in manufacturing with trademark portfolio, prosecution and enforcement matters.

    • Bob Brewer has a deep level of expertise: we can count on him to walk us through difficult issues.

      Intellectual Property respondentUSA
  • Up and ComingShelley Thomas
    Up and ComingShelley Thomas

    Shelley Thomas

    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 provides insightful advice on risk exposure and mitigation strategies both from a business approach and from a legal negotiation approach.

      Intellectual Property respondentUSA

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