Nathan is a dedicated intellectual property attorney specializing in Federal Circuit appeals, IP infringement litigation, patent prosecution, and trademark prosecution. Nathan leverages his experience to navigate the complexities of IP law for his clients and has a keen interest in supporting startups and entrepreneurs. His practice spans industries including AI, aerodynamics, 3-D printing, sporting goods, construction machines, manufacturing, and the food industry.
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Nathan utilizes his expertise and technical acumen to advocate for our clients at the appellate level and other intricate legal challenges our clients often face in the IP space.
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Before joining Patterson, Nathan served as a Law Clerk for the Honorable Raymond Chen of the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Washington, D.C. He is a 2017 graduate of Emory University School of Law, where he was the Editor-in-Chief of the Emory Law Journal.
Professional Memberships
Nashville Bar Association
Tennessee Bar Association
Federal Circuit Bar Association
Nashville Entertainment and IP Law American Inn of Court
Court Admissions
Eastern District of Tennessee
Northern District of Georgia
Middle District of Georgia
Eastern District of Texas
Middle District of Tennessee
U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
Outside the Office
Outside of the office, Nathan enjoys staying active through triathlon, hiking, golf, and going for runs with his dog.
Education
J.D., Emory University School of Law, Order of the Coif.
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, The University of Tennessee, magna cum laude