Justin R. Nifong Patent Attorney

Justin Nifong is a founder of NK Patent Law and an experienced Patent Attorney, and is recognized as a preeminent North Carolina Patent Attorney by peers and publications. Mr. Nifong’s practice focuses on patent prosecution before the United States Patent and Trademark Office and in foreign countries. Mr. Nifong also renders patentability and clearance opinions, and counsels clients in regards to preparing for intellectual property litigation. Mr. Nifong has experience in United States reexamination and European opposition practice and has represented clients in various intellectual property litigation matters including patent infringement, patent invalidity, patent ownership, trade dress, and trade secret matters. Practicing as a patent attorney, Mr. Nifong has represented many international companies, universities, and startups across the country. He has worked as outside counsel for a Fortune 10 company, with various venture funds on due diligence matters and intellectual property procurement, with university projects that have received private funding, and with established companies to add value to their intellectual property portfolio. He has managed and created patent portfolios valued in excess of 50 million dollars and been responsible for over 400 issued patents.