Lawyer Bio : James F. Vaughan

James F. Vaughan

Atlanta

Jim Vaughan has practiced intellectual property law in Atlanta since 1983, devoting his entire legal career to patent litigation, serving as lead counsel in trials, appeals and in specialty proceedings before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Mr. Vaughan now concentrates his practice on working with corporate clients in matters involving patent litigation, and on analyzing patents to develop corporate strategies involving patents and patent litigation. Mr. Vaughan also continues his interference, reissue, reexamination and patent appellate practices.

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Professional Activities

Bar Associations: Georgia Bar Association. Member, American Intellectual Property Law Association; Member, International Trademark Association.

Admitted to bar, 1985, Georgia. Admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Education

B.S., Mining Engineering, 1978, West Virginia University; J.D., 1983, West Virginia University.

Prior Legal Experience

Founding Shareholder, Isaf, Vaughan & Kerr, Atlanta, GA, 1996-1998; Founding Partner, Hopkins & Thomas, Atlanta, GA, 1991-1996; Partner, Hurt, Richardson, Garner, Todd & Cadenhead, Atlanta, GA, 1987-1991; Associate, Newton, Hopkins & Ormsby, Atlanta, GA, 1983-1987.

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Firm Management Responsibilities
Co-Chair, Intellectual Property Practice Group