Intellectual Property law in South Carolina covers patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and IP licensing. When these legal matters arise, having the right attorney can make a significant difference in the outcome. South Carolina has its own statutes, court procedures, and legal standards that apply specifically to intellectual property cases, and attorneys who practice in Court of Common Pleas regularly understand the nuances that affect how these matters are resolved.

The statute of limitations for intellectual property matters in South Carolina is generally 3 years, though specific deadlines vary by case type. Cases proceed through Court of Common Pleas, and South Carolina's state laws may provide protections or requirements that differ from federal standards. The South Carolina Bar sets the professional standards for practitioners, and attorneys who focus on intellectual property in South Carolina bring jurisdictional expertise that general practitioners often lack.

Choosing the right intellectual property attorney in South Carolina means evaluating more than just qualifications — it means finding someone who understands the local legal system and has handled similar cases. Use the profiles on this page to compare attorney experience, read client reviews, check office locations, and identify lawyers who offer free initial consultations. Taking the time to compare options can significantly affect your outcome.

For a detailed overview of how intellectual property law works in South Carolina — including key statutes, deadlines, and what to expect from the legal process — Read our complete guide to intellectual property law in South Carolina. If you're ready to take the next step, browse the attorney profiles below and reach out for a free consultation.

Bernard Samuel Klosowski - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Thrive IP®
 5401 Netherby Lane Suite 1201 North Charleston SC 29420
(864) 351-2468
University of Baltimore School of Law (1994)
French, German
District of Columbia Bar
Active License
Bankruptcy Business Law Communications & Internet Law
Wesley Few - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 330 East Coffee Street Greenville SC 29601
(864) 527-5906
University of South Carolina (1998)
English
11th Circuit Bar
Active License
Business Law Civil Rights Intellectual Property
David Spence Cox - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Barnwell Whaley Patterson & Helms, LLC
 288 Meeting St Ste 200 Charleston SC 29401
(843) 577-7700
Duke University School of Law (1993)
South Carolina Bar
Active License
Business Law Entertainment & Sports Law Insurance Defense
Zachary Linowski - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Lawyers Lee Eadon Isgett Popwell & Owens
 1314 Lincoln St #1 Columbia SC 29201
(803) 205-2664
University of South Carolina - Columbia (1998)
English
South Carolina Bar
Unknown Status
Animal & Dog Law Insurance Claims Insurance Defense
Patrick A. Twisdale - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
King Law Offices, PLLC
 407 South Pine Street Spartanburg SC 29302
Washington and Lee University School of Law (2017)
English
South Carolina Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Communications & Internet Law Intellectual Property
Guy Dabbs - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 288 Meeting St Ste 200 Charleston SC 29401
(843) 577-7700
University of South Carolina School of Law (2011)
Active License
Business Law Intellectual Property
B C Killough - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Kim, Lahey & Killough
 6 Carriage Lane Suite A Charleston SC 29407
(843) 577-9800
University of South Carolina School of Law
English
South Carolina Bar
Active License
Arbitration & Mediation Business Law Intellectual Property
Ernest Lipscomb - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Kim, Lahey & Killough
 6 Carriage Lane Suite A Charleston SC 29407
(843) 577-9800
University of Mississippi (1965)
South Carolina Bar
Deceased
Intellectual Property Patents
Lawrence G. Jameson III - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Jameson Law LLC
 231 King Street 3rd Floor Charleston SC 29401
(843) 407-3030
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
New York Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Intellectual Property Trademarks
Brent D. Sausser - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Sausser Summers, PC
 1022 Travers Dr. Charleston SC 29412
(843) 654-0078
University of New Hampshire School of Law
English
District of Columbia Bar
Unknown Status
Intellectual Property Trademarks
Robert Williams - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Rogers, Townsend & Thomas
 220 Executive Center Dr Columbia SC 29071
(803) 744-5307
South Carolina Bar
Active License
Intellectual Property Patents Trademarks
Jeremy Stipkala - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Thrive IP
 5401 Netherby Ln North Charleston SC 29420
(843) 580-9057
Johns Hopkins University
District of Columbia Bar
Active License
Intellectual Property Patents Trademarks
Wallace K. Lightsey - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
WYCHE, P.A.
 200 E. CAMPERDOWN WAY GREENVILLE SC 29601
(864) 242-0200
Harvard Law School (1983)
U.S. Supreme Court Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Entertainment & Sports Law
Micah Gunn - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Fresh IP
 75 Port City Landing, Suite 110, Mount Pleasant SC 29464
(252) 732-5670
University of Denver
Unknown Status
Intellectual Property Patents Trademarks
Nicholas DiMarino - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 903 Roseate Dr Naples FL 34104
Villanova University School of Law
Florida Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Gov & Administrative Law Intellectual Property
William Pete Reid - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 P.O. Box 3273 Bluffton SC 29910
(843) 290-7460
Franklin Pierce Law Center (2002)
South Carolina Bar
Unknown Status
Entertainment & Sports Law Intellectual Property Patents
Matthew Patterson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1216 Washington Street Columbia SC 29201
(803) 255-9577
University of South Carolina School of Law
South Carolina Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Consumer Law Employment Law
Thomas Epting - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 Leatherwood Dr Greer SC 29650
(864) 240-2453
University of South Carolina School of Law (1986)
United States Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Communications & Internet Law Intellectual Property
Eleni Roumel - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 Liberty Street Charleston SC 29401
(843) 534-4112
Tulane University Law School
New York Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Intellectual Property Securities Law
John McElwaine - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 Liberty Street Charleston SC 29401
(843) 720-4302
University of South Carolina School of Law
South Carolina Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Communications & Internet Law Intellectual Property
Natalma McKnew - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 The Leatherwood Plaza Greenville South Carolina 29601
(864) 240-2408
Northeastern University School of Law (1978)
South Carolina Bar
Unknown Status
Antitrust Law Business Law Communications & Internet Law
Charles Dunlap - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 104 North Main Street Greenville SC 29601
(864) 250-2238
Washington University in St. Louis School of Law
South Carolina Bar
Unknown Status
Communications & Internet Law Intellectual Property
Brian Duffy - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 96 Broad St Charleston SC 29401
(843) 720-2044
District of Columbia Bar
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Business Law Intellectual Property
John Erick Sward - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 114 North Main Street PO Box 1855 McCormick SC 29835
(864) 465-9000
Syracuse University
Georgia Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Estate Planning Intellectual Property
Calhoun Thomas III - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1201 Main St Columbia SC 29201
(803) 748-0336
University of South Carolina
Georgia Bar
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Business Law Communications & Internet Law
John Perkins - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 101 N Main St Greenville SC 29601
George Mason University (2002)
South Carolina Bar
Unknown Status
Intellectual Property Patents
Steven McKelvey - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1216 Washington Street Columbia SC 29201
(803) 255-9573
University of South Carolina School of Law
South Carolina Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Consumer Law
Beattie Ashmore - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 650 E Washington St Greenville SC 29601
(864) 467-1001
University of South Carolina (1986)
South Carolina Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Criminal Law Intellectual Property
John Leiter - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1203 48th Ave N Myrtle Beach SC 29577
(843) 449-4884
University of South Carolina (1978)
South Carolina Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Intellectual Property Personal Injury
Jeremy Whitley - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1216 Washington Street Columbia SC 29201
(803) 255-9764
University of South Carolina School of Law
South CarolinaU.S. Patent and Trademark Office Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Communications & Internet Law Intellectual Property
Edward Fenno - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 171 Church St Charleston SC 29401
(843) 577-0460
University of Southern California (1994)
South Carolina Bar
Unknown Status
Entertainment & Sports Law Intellectual Property Real Estate Law
Kathleen Harleston - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 909 Tall Pine Rd Mt Pleasant SC 29464
(843) 971-9505
University of South Carolina (1987)
South Carolina Bar
Unknown Status
Intellectual Property Patents
Thomas Lawrence Moses - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 13 W Washington St Greenville SC 29601
(864) 241-4606
University of South Carolina (1994)
South Carolina Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Intellectual Property Real Estate Law
Ashley Summer - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 104 North Main Street Greenville SC 29601
(864) 250-2214
University of South Carolina School of Law
South Carolina Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Intellectual Property
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