Tennessee residents facing patents issues have access to attorneys who specialize in patent prosecution, patent infringement litigation, patent portfolio management, licensing, and prior art searches. The legal framework in Tennessee differs from other states in important ways, and the attorneys listed here have experience navigating Circuit Court proceedings and the specific regulations that govern patents cases in this jurisdiction.

The statute of limitations for patents matters in Tennessee is generally 6 years, though specific deadlines vary by case type. Cases proceed through Circuit Court, and Tennessee's state laws may provide protections or requirements that differ from federal standards. The Tennessee Bar Association sets the professional standards for practitioners, and attorneys who focus on patents in Tennessee bring jurisdictional expertise that general practitioners often lack.

The patents attorneys listed here practice throughout Tennessee and can be filtered by location, reviews, and experience. Each profile includes practice area details, office locations, and client feedback. We recommend comparing several attorneys before making a decision — most offer free initial consultations, which gives you a chance to evaluate their approach and determine whether they're the right fit.

Before you choose an attorney, it helps to understand the legal landscape. Read our complete guide to patents law in Tennessee to learn about filing deadlines, state-specific rules, and what damages or remedies may be available in your case. Then use the directory below to find and compare qualified lawyers across Tennessee.

Robert Logan Ray - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Rockridge Venture Law
 901 Woodland St. Nashville TN 37206
6294014200104
University of Missouri School of Law (2020)
Missouri Bar
Unknown Status
Intellectual Property Patents Trademarks
Alexander Joseph Gambino - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Thrive IP
 8903 Linksvue Drive Gettysvue Center Knoxville TN 37922
(865) 224-8555
University of Tennessee - Knoxville
English
Bar #041384
Tennessee Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Intellectual Property Patents
Stephen Adams - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.
 605 Chestnut Street Suite 1700 Chattanooga TN 37450
(423) 508-1211
University of Tennessee - Knoxville (2008)
Bar #030057
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Entertainment & Sports Law Intellectual Property
Richard William Barnes - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
TechnicalLawyer
 3319 Teal Creek Lane Knoxville TN 37931
(865) 309-4165
University of Tennessee College of Law (1994)
Afrikaans
Utah Bar
Active License
Intellectual Property Patents Trademarks
Susan M. Kornfield - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Bodman PLC
 201 S. Division Street Suite 400 Ann Arbor TN 48104
(734) 930-2488
University of Michigan (1970)
Illinois Bar
Active License
Education Law Entertainment & Sports Law Intellectual Property
Joshua C Vincent - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Vincent Law Group P.C.
 256 Seaboard Lane Suite F-101 Franklin TN 37067-2894
(615) 656-5122
University of Memphis
U.S. District Court - Middle District of Tennessee Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Estate Planning Intellectual Property
Thomas Kulaga - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 8044 Ray Mears Blvd Suite 108 Knoxville TN 37919
(865) 470-4212
University of Tennessee College of Law (1996)
English
Bar #020164
Tennessee Bar
Active License
Verified
Intellectual Property Patents
Matt Googe - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Robinson IP Law, PLLC
 9724 Kingston Pike, Suite 1102 Knoxville TN 37922
(865) 978-6480
University of Tennessee College of Law (2008)
Tennessee Bar
Active License
Intellectual Property Patents Trademarks
Douglas Johnson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 832 Georgia Ave Chattanooga TN 37402
(423) 756-6600
University of Michigan
Bar #009505
Georgia Bar
Active License
Verified
Bankruptcy Estate Planning Intellectual Property
Jerry Turner Sewell - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1600 Division St Suite 500 Nashville TN 37203
(615) 242-2400
University of Minnesota Law School
Bar #030927
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Intellectual Property Patents
Michael Ellis Mckee - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 804 Swaps Ln NW Knoxville TN 37923
(615) 694-0961
University of Connecticut School of Law (1988)
Bar #013489
New York Bar
Active License
Verified
Intellectual Property Patents
Kenneth Carlton Spafford - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 8001 Bennington Dr NW Knoxville TN 37909
(602) 410-2422
James E. Rogers College of Law, University of Arizona
Arizona Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Intellectual Property Patents
Emily Ann Shouse - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1600 Division St Suite 500 Nashville TN 37203
(615) 242-2400
The University of Georgia School of Law (1996)
Bar #018222
Tennessee Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Intellectual Property Patents
Phillip Ewell Walker - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1600 Division St # 700 Nashville TN 37203
(615) 242-2400
University of Kentucky College of Law (2001)
Bar #021739
Tennessee Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Intellectual Property Patents
Douglas Wesley Schelling - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 5729 Templegate Dr Nashville TN 37221
University of Louisville Louis D. Brandeis School of Law (2000)
Bar #020971
Tennessee Bar
Active License
Verified
Intellectual Property Patents
Lucian Wayne Beavers - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1600 Division St Suite 500 Nashville TN 37203
(615) 242-2400
University of Oklahoma College of Law (1996)
Tennessee Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Intellectual Property Patents
Edward Dodson Lanquist - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1600 Division St Suite 500 Nashville TN 37203
(615) 242-2400
University of Tennessee College of Law (1988)
Bar #013303
Tennessee Bar
Active License
Verified
Intellectual Property Patents
Mark James Patterson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1600 Division St Suite 500 Nashville TN 37203
(615) 242-2400
Florida State University College of Law (1980)
Bar #007186
Tennessee Bar
Active License
Verified
Intellectual Property Patents Real Estate Law
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