Type Of Business:
Law Firm
Expertise:
Mr. Barnhardt's expertise is in patent, copyright and antitrust infringement case litigation.
Major Product/SVS:
Legal Services
Favorite Business Publication:
The American Intellectual Property Law Association Quarterly Journal; Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society; Antitrust Law Journal
Hobbies/Sports:
Reading, Walking, Fishing, Hunting, Golfing
Education Degrees:
JD, University of Virginia School of Law (1972); Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Davidson College (1967)
Affiliations Awards:
North Carolina Bar Association; The Federal Circuit Bar Association; American Intellectual Property Law Association; American Bar Association
Place of Birth:
Walterboro, SC
Industry:
Intellectual Property Law
Children's Names:
Bradford, Amanda
Work History:
Alston & Bird, LLP, Charlotte, NC (1997-2004); Bell, Seltzer, Park & Gibson, P.A., Charlotte, NC (1972-1997)
Charity:
United Way International; American Cancer Society, Inc.
Number Of Years In Profession:
37
Number Of Years In Current Position:
37
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his hard work and the support he receives from his colleagues.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession because he found an opportunity to use his background in science with the practice of law and saw a way to bring about innovation and progress in intellectual property law.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Counseling on Infringement Issues, Litigating for Trademark, Copyright, Claims and Antitrust Cases
Education Certifications:
Licensed Attorney, State of North Carolina; Licensed Patent Attorney
Awards/Honors:
Legal Elite Lawyers of North Carolina Award (2008); Super Lawyer of the Year Award (2005-2008); Best Lawyers in America Award (2001-2008)