John C. Nipp (Counsel)

John Nipp handles litigation matters relating to intellectual property. Such matters include patents, trademarks, copyrights, unfair trade practices, trade secrets, and non-compete agreements. He is a registered patent attorney.

Mr. Nipp has been litigating cases in North Carolina since 1996.  His career began as a state prosecutor, where he tried hundreds of bench trials and several jury trials.  Prior to joining Summa, Additon & Ashe, P.A., he was a partner with a Charlotte law firm handling a variety of civil litigation matters.  He has taken several cases to a jury verdict. In addition, he has experience drafting contracts and other legal documents for technology companies. He has also participated in numerous mediations and arbitrations.

The following are a few examples of the matters he has handled:

• Represented a major corporation in a trademark infringement and cyberpiracy (cybersquatting) lawsuit.
• Represented employers and employees involved in disputes over covenants not to compete (noncompete agreements).
• Litigated contractual disputes involving information technology consultants.
• Defended a leading faucet manufacturer in a products liability lawsuit.
• Litigated cases involving the Uniform Commercial Code and financial regulations.
• Represented professionals before the North Carolina Medical Board, North Carolina Board of Nursing, and North Carolina Private Protective Services Board.
• Assisted corporations with seeking civil remedies for embezzled funds.

Mr. Nipp has lectured at Continuing Legal Education seminars on the Rules of Civil Procedure, and was the featured speaker at a law enforcement seminar.

Email: jnipp@summalaw.com

Admitted:
1996, North Carolina
2008, United States Patent & Trademark Office
State and Federal District Courts (North Carolina)

Education:
University of North Carolina School of Law (J.D. with honors, 1996)
University of North Carolina at Charlotte (M.S. Computer Science, 2007)
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (B.A. Economics/Political Science, 1993)

Association Involvement:
North Carolina Bar Association, Technology Advisory Committee
American Intellectual Property Law Association
International Trademark Association (INTA)
William H. Bobbitt Inn of Court, President 2004-2006
Mecklenburg County Bar Young Lawyers Section, President 2005-2006
Mecklenburg County Bar Law Day Committee, Co-chair 2006-2008
Mecklenburg County Bar Sports/Social Committee, Co-chair 2008-2009
Bar Leadership Institute, Graduate 2003, Planning Committee 2004
Mecklenburg County Bar Civil Litigation Section, Member
North Carolina Bar Association Intellectual Property Law Section, Member
North Carolina Bar Association Litigation Section, Member

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