Intellectual Property & Technology
Intellectual Property & Technology
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, 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 licensing and transactional attorneys develop a sophisticated understanding of our clients' businesses and dedicate time to understanding the industries in which our clients operate. They are devoted full-time to counseling, drafting, and negotiating technology transactions. Our IP transaction team also works seamlessly with our other practice groups to provide integrated services to clients in healthcare and corporate mergers, acquisitions, financings, and restructurings involving technology and IP assets.
Our IP litigation practice combines the technical knowledge of our patent attorneys with substantial trial experience. IP litigators protect clients' ability to research, develop and market intellectual assets, including counseling clients as both plaintiffs and defendants in intellectual property enforcement disputes.
Some of our IP portfolio services include:
- Patent prosecution, maintenance and enforcement
- Trademark clearance, registration, maintenance and enforcement
- Copyright litigation and counseling
- Trade secret litigation and counseling
- 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
- Providing infringement, validity and enforceability opinions
- Developing IP portfolio strategies
- Counseling on privacy and data security
- Advising on media, advertising and marketing strategies
- Valuation and asset management
We proudly represent innovative businesses and fast-growing startups across many industries including automotive, biotechnology, chemicals, computer hardware and software, consumer products, electronics, financial services, healthcare, information technology, life sciences, media and entertainment, music, pharmaceuticals, and telecommunications.
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, 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 licensing and transactional attorneys develop a sophisticated understanding of our clients' businesses and dedicate time to understanding the industries in which our clients operate. They are devoted full-time to counseling, drafting, and negotiating technology transactions. Our IP transaction team also works seamlessly with our other practice groups to provide integrated services to clients in healthcare and corporate mergers, acquisitions, financings, and restructurings involving technology and IP assets.
Our IP litigation practice combines the technical knowledge of our patent attorneys with substantial trial experience. IP litigators protect clients' ability to research, develop and market intellectual assets, including counseling clients as both plaintiffs and defendants in intellectual property enforcement disputes.
Some of our IP portfolio services include:
- Patent prosecution, maintenance and enforcement
- Trademark clearance, registration, maintenance and enforcement
- Copyright litigation and counseling
- Trade secret litigation and counseling
- 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
- Providing infringement, validity and enforceability opinions
- Developing IP portfolio strategies
- Counseling on privacy and data security
- Advising on media, advertising and marketing strategies
- Valuation and asset management
We proudly represent innovative businesses and fast-growing startups across many industries including automotive, biotechnology, chemicals, computer hardware and software, consumer products, electronics, financial services, healthcare, information technology, life sciences, media and entertainment, music, pharmaceuticals, and telecommunications.
Experience
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We represented a private equity firm on M&A and intellectual property risks associated with the AI usage of an acquisition...
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We represented a logistics solutions company in the development of its internal AI policies and advised the company on the...
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We represented a publicly traded real estate investment trust in connection with the development of AI usage communications, preparation of...
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We represented an international nonprofit association in a highly regulated industry in connection with developing an AI vendor due diligence...
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We represented a healthcare technology company with offerings in electronic health records, practice management, and revenue cycle management, on client...
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We represented an AI startup in the formation of the entity and drafting of form employee, contractor, vendor, and customer...
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We represented National HealthCare Corporation (Nasdaq: NHC), a leading provider in senior care, in its acquisition of White Oak Senior...
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We represented a hospice care provider in its review and negotiation of a master service agreement and order form with...
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We advised a national healthcare system on its responsible AI policy and reviewed certain of the company’s other policies for...
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We represent a real estate inventory database company in drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts and technology agreements, including terms...
Experience
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We represented a private equity firm on M&A and intellectual property risks associated with the AI usage of an acquisition...
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We represented a logistics solutions company in the development of its internal AI policies and advised the company on the...
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We represented a publicly traded real estate investment trust in connection with the development of AI usage communications, preparation of...
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We represented an international nonprofit association in a highly regulated industry in connection with developing an AI vendor due diligence...
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We represented a healthcare technology company with offerings in electronic health records, practice management, and revenue cycle management, on client...
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We represented an AI startup in the formation of the entity and drafting of form employee, contractor, vendor, and customer...
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We represented National HealthCare Corporation (Nasdaq: NHC), a leading provider in senior care, in its acquisition of White Oak Senior...
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We represented a hospice care provider in its review and negotiation of a master service agreement and order form with...
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We advised a national healthcare system on its responsible AI policy and reviewed certain of the company’s other policies for...
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We represent a real estate inventory database company in drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts and technology agreements, including terms...
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Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
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Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
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Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
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Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
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Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
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Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
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Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
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Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
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Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Notice
Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
Professionals
Name | Phone | |
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Marc E. Ackerman Counsel |
(646) 502-9678 | marc.ackerman@bassberry.com |
Robert L. Brewer Member |
(615) 742-7760 | rbrewer@bassberry.com |
Emily A. Burrows Member |
(615) 742-7848 | eburrows@bassberry.com |
Curtis Capeling Member |
(615) 742-6292 | ccapeling@bassberry.com |
Zane Cavender Associate |
(615) 742-6204 | zane.cavender@bassberry.com |
Terry L. Clark Member |
(202) 827-2951 | tclark@bassberry.com |
Stefanie Colletier Associate |
(615) 742-7806 | stefanie.colletier@bassberry.com |
Alexandria Wood Davenport Member |
(615) 742-7786 | adavenport@bassberry.com |
Chelsea L. Harrison Associate |
(615) 742-7904 | chelsea.harrison@bassberry.com |
Caleb H. Hogan Senior Litigation Attorney |
(615) 742-6297 | caleb.hogan@bassberry.com |
Johnathan D. Holbrook Member |
(615) 742-7868 | jholbrook@bassberry.com |
Joelle L. Hupp Associate |
(615) 742-7870 | joelle.hupp@bassberry.com |
Brian R. Iverson Member |
(202) 827-2954 | biverson@bassberry.com |
Samantha Ross Liskey Associate |
(615) 742-7957 | sam.liskey@bassberry.com |
Liat Sanz Martinez Associate |
(615) 742-7871 | liat.martinez@bassberry.com |
Wesley McCulloch Associate |
(615) 742-7822 | wesley.mcculloch@bassberry.com |
Paige Waldrop Mills Member |
(615) 742-7770 | pmills@bassberry.com |
Ethan M. Riley Associate |
(615) 742-7955 | ethan.riley@bassberry.com |
Emily C. Snyder Associate |
(615) 742-7949 | emily.snyder@bassberry.com |
Masie Taylor Associate |
(615) 742-7875 | masie.taylor@bassberry.com |
G. Scott Thomas Member |
(615) 742-6243 | sthomas@bassberry.com |
Shelley R. Thomas Member |
(615) 742-7900 | srthomas@bassberry.com |
Katherine M. Todd Counsel |
(615) 742-6226 | katherine.todd@bassberry.com |
Chase Van Patten Associate |
(615) 744-3443 | Chase.VanPatten@bassberry.com |
Kathryn Hannen Walker Member |
(615) 742-7855 | kwalker@bassberry.com |
Roy Wyman Member |
(615) 742-6220 | roy.wyman@bassberry.com |
Publications
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November 12, 2024 | HR.com - HR Legal & Compliance Excellence
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November 5, 2024 | Firm Publication
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September 24, 2024 | Industry Today
Upcoming Events
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February 7, 2025 | Nashville, TennesseeVanderbilt Journal of Entertainment & Technology Law 2025 Symposium
Past Events
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December 3, 2024 | Austin, TexasAGC Partners
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November 14, 2024 | Nashville, TennesseeAssocation for Corporate Growth
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October 16, 2024 | WebinarBass, Berry & Sims
Media Mentions & Firm News
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October 29, 2024 | Authority Magazine
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September 30, 2024 | IP STARS
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September 9, 2024 | Nashville Business Journal
Publications
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November 12, 2024 | HR.com - HR Legal & Compliance Excellence
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November 5, 2024 | Firm Publication
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September 24, 2024 | Industry Today
Past Events
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December 3, 2024 | Austin, TexasAGC Partners
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November 14, 2024 | Nashville, TennesseeAssocation for Corporate Growth
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October 16, 2024 | WebinarBass, Berry & Sims
Media Mentions & Firm News
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October 29, 2024 | Authority Magazine
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September 30, 2024 | IP STARS
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September 9, 2024 | Nashville Business Journal
Contact
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Visiting, or interacting with, this website does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Although we are always interested in hearing from visitors to our website, we cannot accept representation on a new matter from either existing clients or new clients until we know that we do not have a conflict of interest that would prevent us from doing so. Therefore, please do not send us any information about any new matter that may involve a potential legal representation until we have confirmed that a conflict of interest does not exist and we have expressly agreed in writing to the representation. Until there is such an agreement, we will not be deemed to have given you any advice, any information you send may not be deemed privileged and confidential, and we may be able to represent adverse parties.
"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." Client feedback: "Bass, Berry, & Sims is always well aware of the latest issues and their large and sophisticated client base means they have dealt with the issues of the day in a meaningful context so they can pass along good practical advice." "The depth and breadth of their team is impressive, encompassing a wide range of expertise across various legal disciplines. Each member brings a unique set of skills and experience, which collectively contributes to a well-rounded and highly competent team capable of addressing diverse legal challenges."
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