Brian Johnson Email & Phone Number

Greater Atlanta Area, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina

Patent prosecution in the United States and international jurisdictions; patentability searches and opinions, trademark prosecution, licensing and contracts related to intellectual property

Asheville, Nc And Charlotte, Nc

Intellectual Property Attorney, practicing in patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, licensing, and litigation

Asheville, North Carolina

Intellectual Property Attorney, practicing in patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, licensing, and litigation

Charlotte, Nc

Previously employed as a partner in a law firm of ten attorneys focusing on all aspects of intellectual property law for corporations, government entities, and individuals. Duties include drafting and prosecuting original patent applications in technical areas involving electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, software development, semiconductor technology, bioinformatics, and consumer products. Responsible for preparing associated invention disclosures, prior art searches, patentability opinions, non-infringement opinions, and licenses for domestic and foreign clients. Extensive experience in assisting litigation department in matters involving patent enforcement, trademark and copyright infringement, and unfair competition.

OIR is the technology division of South Carolina's government and is responsible for all of the State's telecommunications services and data processing capabilities.Advised on intellectual property matters and on the regulatory framework necessary to run the State's data and telecommunications operations, particularly in regard to intellectual property licensing agreements.Acquired detailed knowledge of the South Carolina Procurement Code relating to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), evaluating bids, and protocols for awarding State contracts.Consulted as an IP attorney in regard to electronic commerce and internet-based fee payment systems used by the Department of Transportation and the Department of Revenue.Researched the legal complexities and ramifications associated with acquiring specialized frequencies in order to implement the E-911 system for South Carolina. Key Accomplishments:Drafted legal memoranda after conducting extensive legal research in regard to the way that the federal Telecommunications Act, the United States patent, trademark and copyright laws, and open source code practices affected the South Carolina state government. Testified before the State Legislature and briefed legislators in regard to: E-911, electronic commerce, and Freedom of Information Act Requests.

Tobacco litigation associate representing plaintiff governments suing tobacco companies for health care expenses related to smoking; Studied tobacco companies' patents related to cigarette technology to find nuances in manufacturing and chemical manipulation processes otherwise deemed to be trade secrets.

Determining Patentability of inventions in the art of television signal processing

Electrical Engineering, open source software issues, licensing

Juris Doctorate

Honors and Activities: Legal Writing Instructor; Order of the Wig and Robe 1995. Student Editorial Board, ABA Real Property, Probate.

Bachelor Of Science Engineering, Electrical Engineering