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Karl S. Sawyer

Partner

Charlotte

+1.704.331.5792

Fax +1..704.353.3692

News

Kennedy Covington Ranked Among Top Trademark Firms in U.S.

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May 21, 2008
Kennedy Covington Attorneys Named Among 2008 Super Lawyers

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Kennedy Covington Press Release

January 25, 2008
Twenty-Seven Kennedy Covington Attorneys Named Among 2008 Legal Elite

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January 7, 2008
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Primary Practice

IP Procurement and Portfolio Management

Secondary Practices

IP Litigation

Education

J.D., Wake Forest University School of Law, 1977, (Wake Forest Law Review)
B.S., North Carolina State University, 1974, (with high honors)

Admissions

Bar of North Carolina
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office

Mr. Sawyer's practice includes all aspects of intellectual property law, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, unfair competition, and related litigation.

Achievements

Best Lawyers in America, Intellectual Property Law, 2003-2009
North Carolina Super Lawyers, Intellectual Property Law, 2007-2008
Legal Elite, Business North Carolina Magazine, Intellectual Property Law, Patents, 2003-2008

Professional/Civic Activities

Carolina Patent, Trademark and Copyright Law Association, Board of Managers, 1985-1987; Secretary, 1991-1994; Second Vice President, 1994-1995; First Vice President, 1995-1996; President, 1996-1997
Wake Forest School of Law, Law Alumni Council, 2001-present

Prepared and prosecuted hundreds of patents in a diverse range of technologies, with a particular emphasis in the mechanical engineering arts.
Registered and maintained hundreds of trademarks and service marks for companies in a broad spectrum of industries.
Negotiated numerous licensing agreements involving patented and trade secret technology, software and information technology, copyrighted works, trademarks and service marks, including a number of franchise agreements.