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James Scott Anderson
also known as J. Scott Anderson, Scott Anderson
About James
Biography
Scott grew up watching rockets launch from Cape Canaveral, attended college on a music scholarship, once ran a half-marathon, and he enjoys snow skiing, serious films, and painting. He is also the proud father of twin boys.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Patent Application
50%
26 years
Intellectual Property
20%
26 years
Trademark Application
20%
19 years
Licensing
10%
19 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 295-365 per hour
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Georgia for 31 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 28 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Location
Culhane Meadows PLLC
534 Medlock Road, Suite 103, Decatur, GA, 30030-1514
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Experience
Honors
2006
Teaching Fellowship, IP Amicus Clinic, Franklin Pierce Law Center at UNH School of Law
1992
Dean's Scholarship, Dean of GSU College of Law
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Partner & Co-Chair of the IP Group, Culhane Meadows PLLC
2006 - Present
Graduate Teaching Fellow, Franklin Pierce Law Center at UNH School of Law
2011 - 2013
Partner, Fisher Broyles LLP
2011 - 2011
Of Counsel, Brient Intellectual Property Law, LLC
2000 - 2006
Associate, Patent Prosecution, Alston & Bird LLP
2000 - 2000
Associate, Jones & Askew, LLP
1997 - 2000
Associate, Chambers, Mabry, McClelland & Brooks
Associations
2011 - Present
Atlanta Bar Association, Sole Practioner/Small FirmAttorney Member
2004 - Present
Atlanta Bar Association, Intellectual Property SectionAttorney Member
2001 - Present
State Bar of Georgia, Intellectual Property Law SectionAttorney Member
2001 - Present
United States Patent and Trademark OfficeRegistered Patent Attorney
2008 - 2010
American Bar AssociationVoting Member, two Patent Law Committees
1993 - 1994
GSU Moot Court BoardPresident
1993 - 1994
GSU Student Trial Lawyers AssociationVice President
Sample of Legal Cases
Local Company v. National Sports Equipment Company
Negotiated a favorable settlement and license agreement.
Major Government Contractor v. Global Shipping Company
Favorable result on appeal.
Non-Practicing Patent Entity v. Bank Card Processor
Counseled key company witnesses; resolved favorably.
Individual Inventors v. Wireless Telecom Giant
Settlement at mediation included a long-term license agreement.
Education
2007
Franklin Pierce Law Center
LL.M - Master of Laws
1994
Georgia State University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
Tennessee Technological University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2013
Intellectual Property Basics
Understanding the America Invents Act (AIA)
2007
Pierce Law Review Symposium
State Soverign Immunity for Claims of Patent Infringement
2005
Financial Services Practice Group Meeting
Business Method Patents in the Financial Services Sector
2004
Alston & Bird Patent Group Conference
Patenting Business Methods Abroad
Publications
2013
Fisher Broyles Intellectual Property Law Update
Patent Applicants with Micro Entity Status Get a 75% Discount on Fees
2012
FSB Intellectual Property Law Update
Five Reasons to File a Provisional Application for Patent
2009
American Bar Association publication
Annual Review of Intellectual Property Law Developments
2009
Ballard Spahr IP Intelligence Report
Green Claims and Trademark Law: Is it False Advertising?
2008
Atlanta CEO Council, Connections
The Landscape for Business Method and Software Patents Has Been Changed
2007
KSR Int'l v. Teleflex, Inc., 550 U.S. 398 (2007)
Amicus Brief of the Franklin Pierce Law Center
2007
John Marshall Law Journal
Painstaking Semantics: Selecting Website Trade Dress Elements to Survive a Copyright Preemption Challenge
2007
Journal of the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys
Federal Circuit Rejects Signal Claims as Non-Statutory Subject Matter
2005
The National Law Journal
The Research Tax Credit: Reward True Innovators
2001
The Electronic Banking and Commerce Report
The Value of Quality Patent Preparation and Prosecution Increases under Festo
2001
The National Law Journal
Festo Opens the Door
1999
The Legal Edge
Schools Liable If Indifferent to Student-on-Student Harrassment
1999
Georgia Defense Lawyers Association Journal
Sexual Harrrassment: The U.S. Supreme Court Revisits Employer Liability for Unreported Supervisor Misconduct Under Title VII
1998
The Legal Edge
Home Movies: Are they admissible in court?
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
I need to file a provisional patent for my invention. What is the average pricing for this?
29 Jul 2014
Q&A
Can an artist/band who has NOT trademarked a stage name sue me if I TM'd said name and use it from here on?
22 May 2014
Q&A
Putting child as co-inventor on patent application?
31 Jan 2014