Type Of Business:
Law firm
Marketing Area:
National; International
Expertise:
Intellectual property litigation, licensing, and portfolio mangement; Patent and trademark procurement
Major Product/SVS:
Legal services in intellectual property, patents and trademarks
Hobbies/Sports:
Traveling; Golfing; Boating
Education Degrees:
JD, The University of Tennessee (1974); Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, The University of Tennessee (1970); Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics, The University of Tennessee, with Honors (1969)
Affiliations Awards:
Board of Advisers, MS-MBA Program, The University of Tennessee (2007, 2006); Tennessee Intellectual Property Law Association (1996-1997); Knoxville Bar Association; Tennessee Bar Associations; ABA; Federal Circuit Bar Association; AIPLA; Tennessee Association for Justice; American Association for Justice
Charity:
Habitat for Humanity International; Boy Scouts of America
Number Of Years In Profession:
35
Number Of Years In Current Position:
30
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to being in a niche segment of the industry. He also credits his background in electrical engineering as it helps him address any technical issues that may arise.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession because after enrolling in an electrical engineering doctorate program. He was not comfortable with this decision and decided to pursue a law degree instead.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mr. Pitts is a shareholder and co-founder of the firm. His practice focuses on dispute resolutions concerning patent and trademark matters. He is also active in counseling companies and individuals connected with patent and trademark portfolios, and patent and trademark prosecution. He has been selected as one of the best lawyers in Tennessee by Business Tennessee magazine five times. He has also been selected for the Mid-South Super Lawyers list four times.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Representing clients in trademark and copyright portfolio, and procurement matters
Awards/Honors:
Four-Time Honoree, Mid-South Lawyers, Super Lawyers (2006-2010); Five-Time Honoree, Best Lawyers List, Business Tennessee (2004-2009); Knoxville's Top Attorneys List, CityView (2007); The Tau Beta Pi Association, Inc.; Co-Founder, Tennessee Inventors' Association
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Mr. Pitts would like to expand and increase his international presence.