Autumn Witt Boyd Email & Phone Number

Chattanooga, Tn, Us

Chattanooga, Tn, Us

The AWB Firm helps business owners identify the legal questions they don’t even know they should be asking, like: * How can I stop a competitor from stealing my business name or logo?* I’m building my team of contractors. Is that legal?* What do I need to do now to make sure the content of my online course won’t be ripped off later?* How should I protect my IP if I have affiliates promoting my programs & products?* Should I put my IP in a holding company?* How do I set up a licensing or certification program?* How can I set my business up to sell down the road and retire to the beach with a cocktail in my hand?Our mission is for online business owners to never make another expensive legal mistake.*** This profile contains general information only to permit you to learn more about the firm and the services we provide. The information presented is not legal advice, should not acted on as legal advice, and is subject to change without notice. This information does not create an attorney-client relationship. This profile is (unpaid) attorney advertising.

• Advised visual artists and agencies in managing intellectual property rights, licensing their works, registering copyrights and successfully resolving unauthorized uses of copyrighted works in U.S. District and Appeals courts across the United States. • Managed complex litigation and heavy caseload efficiently. Individual caseload averages 35 active copyright infringement matters.• Negotiated and drafted settlement agreements for copyright and related claims.• Wrote compelling and clear, well-researched correspondence, motions and briefs on tight deadlines.• Advocated clients’ interests in depositions and court. • Monitored and analyzed developments in U.S. copyright law.• Planned and oversaw preservation, collection, review and production of documents and electronic information in discovery during federal litigation. • Collaborated with associates and paralegals to ensure projects are completed in a timely manner.• Relatable, enthusiastic manner assisted clients in understanding complicated federal laws.• Obtained numerous summary judgment orders; co-counsel in a jury trial awarding over $100,000 to copyright owners against international textbook publishers.

Chattanooga, Tn, Us

• Represented clients in all aspects of complex litigation in federal and state courts, as well as employment and intellectual property counseling. • Participated in two trials, researched and wrote motions and briefs, and managed discovery.• Representative work included commercial and business litigation, employment discrimination suits, patent litigation, contract disputes, employment law compliance, white collar criminal defense, copyright registration and trademark counseling.• Representative clients included medical supply company, road building equipment manufacturer, automated systems and tooling manufacturer, and small business owners.

• Actively managed docket; individual caseload averaged 100 cases.• Researched and drafted opinions on civil and criminal matters including ERISA, copyright and trademark suits, federal employment litigation, contract disputes, application of U.S. Sentencing Guidelines.• Assisted the Court during trials including drafting jury instructions and memoranda on legal issues.• Supervised and edited work by junior law clerks and interns.• Assisted with Chief Judge's administrative duties.

• Researched legislative and legal issues• Responded to constituent legal requests• Drafted regulations and resolutions

Nashville, Tn, Us

• Analyzed copyright infringement claims• Assisted in drafting code of corporate conduct• Maintained meeting minutes and filed required notices for Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation• Researched and wrote legal memoranda on various issues

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

• Drafted response to U.S. Patent and Trademark Office after denial of trademark application• Conducted Trademark search on product names for cosmetics client• Researched and wrote legal memoranda on international intellectual property, bankruptcy, and other issues

Nashville, Tn, Us

• Drafted Corporate Code of Conduct• Prepared documents for and assisted with asset sale of Acuff-Rose Music Publishing• Prepared witnesses for depositions• Reviewed contracts

Nashville, Tennessee, Us

• Researched and wrote legal memoranda on employment, intellectual property, Blue Sky Law, and procedural issues.

J.D., Law

Bachelor Of Arts, Journalism, English Literature

Foreign Exchange Program, English Literature

High School