When technology and software companies require an attorney to represent them in the negotiation of software and patent licenses-particularly related to the healthcare industry- they contact Justin McNaughton. He also assists in the registration, maintenance, and protection of patents and trademarks in the U.S. and abroad.
Clients also rely on Justin to:
· Investigate and analyze rights in trademarks, patents, copyrights, trade secrets, and Internet domain names as part of the purchase or sale of a business
· Negotiate pharmaceutical product purchasing agreements, technology licenses and transfer agreements
· Provide counsel with respect to open source software issues, software ownership issues, and other professional services
· Represent clients regarding Internet domain name disputes through arbitration before the World Intellectual Property Organization
· Conduct trademark opposition proceedings before the U.S. Trademark Trial and Appeal Board
Professional
· Member, Nashville and Tennessee Bar Associations
· Board Member, Young Lawyers Division of the Nashville Bar Association
Prior Affiliations
· Law Clerk, The Honorable William Ray Price, Jr., Supreme Court of Missouri, 2004-2006
· Legal Intern, The Honorable Rodney W. Sippel, United States District Court, Eastern District of Missouri, 2004
News/Events
Blogs
05.11.12, Have You Recently Considered Whether Your Website Complies with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act?
12.16.11, Transfer of Copyright by Email