Intellectual Property Solutions for Small Business
Richard J. Pearson, Jr., Ph.D., Esq. is Managing Member of Pearson IP Law Solutions, LLC, an Intellectual Property ("IP") law firm focused on providing maximal IP protection and IP portfolio revenue generation for individual inventors, small business, technology start-up & early stage companies. Dr. Pearson specializes in patent law with an emphasis on patent procurement, enforcement, and licensing related to medical devices & drug delivery systems, life sciences/biotechnology, and the pharmaceutical arts for which Dr. Pearson has earned the highest qualitative Avvo attorney rating (Superb) with special recognition for being a “top” patent attorney. Dr. Pearson also currently serves as Special Counsel to Townsend & Lockett, LLC, as a Commissioned Officer in the United States Army Reserve Medical Corps, and as Co-Chair for FY2013, American Bar Association ("ABA"), Solo, Small Firm, and General Practice Division, Intellectual Property Committee.
Dr. Pearson previously served as Patent Counsel for VC Associates, LLC d/b/a ViaCube ("ViaCube"), an early stage software technology company, where he was responsible for all aspects of IP portfolio management including, patent procurement, enforcement, and licensing. Prior to joining ViaCube, Dr. Pearson was Chief Patent Counsel of Intellectual Property Navigation Group, LLC ("IPNav"), a prominent patent monetization company, where he was responsible for all aspects of patent procurement, enforcement, and licensing & agreements with an emphasis on technologies in the software, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical arts. After graduating law school, Dr. Pearson immediately joined the international law firm King & Spalding, LLP as a life sciences/biotechnology patent associate where his practice focused primarily on patent procurement/prosecution, due diligence, licensing, and IP litigation support.
Dr. Pearson possesses scientific, clinical, and/or basic research expertise in the areas of medicine, molecular biology, cell and molecular neurobiology, molecular genetics, medical neuroscience, behavioral neuropharmacology, neuronal imaging, and medical devices & drug delivery systems. Dr. Pearson earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biology with a minor in Psychology, magna cum laude, from Kennesaw State University; a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from the University of Alabama at Birmingham ("UAB") in cell biology with a concentration in molecular neurobiology; and a law degree (J.D.) from the University of Alabama School of Law. Dr. Pearson also plans to complete his medical degree (D.O.) by 2013.
Dr. Pearson is admitted to practice in Georgia state courts, including the Supreme Court of Georgia; the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia; the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ("CAFC"); the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office ("USPTO"); and the Department of Veterans Affairs ("VA") as an Accredited Attorney for the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of claims for Veterans benefits.
Pearson IP Law Solutions, LLC serves clients in the following practice areas: Intellectual Property; Life Sciences/Biotechnology; Food and Drug Law; Health Law; Veterans Law; and Outside Patent Counsel.
Dr. Pearson is also an Avvo.com Legal Contributor in the practice areas of Intellectual Property (Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, Trade Secrets, Licensing) and Health Law at http://nakedlaw.avvo.com/about/.
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Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Pearson IP Law Solutions, LLC was formed on March 7, 2012.
What is your primary product or service?
I provide legal services in the areas of intellectual property (e.g., patent procurement/prosecution, trademark, copyright, trade secrets, licensing, infringement), life sciences/biotechnology (e.g., pharmaceuticals, immunology, healthcare, medical devices, and drug delivery systems), food and drug law, health law, veterans law (e.g., compensation, pension, other benefits), and outside patent counsel (e.g., small business, technology start-up & early stage companies).
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
I am a registered patent attorney. I have worked both for a large international law firm (King & Spalding) and as in-house patent counsel for two companies, including an information technology early stage company. The entrepreneurial bug bit me and I now have my own law firm. My practice is focused on providing maximal IP protection and IP portfolio revenue generation for individual inventors, small business, technology start-up & early stage companies. I am admitted to practice in Georgia state courts, including the Supreme Court of Georgia; the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia; the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ("CAFC"); the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office ("USPTO"); and the Department of Veterans Affairs ("VA") as an Accredited Attorney for the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of claims for Veterans benefits.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
I specialize in patent law with an emphasis on patent procurement, enforcement, and licensing related to medical devices & drug delivery systems, Life Sciences/Biotechnology, and the Pharmaceutical Arts. My background is uniquely qualified to serve clients in these areas as I have a Ph.D. in cell biology (with a research emphasis in molecular neurobiology) and will have my medical degree by 2013 in addition to my law degree and United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) registration.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
At this time, there is only one location (Kennesaw Office). I plan to expand in the South/Southeast and possibly the East Coast within the next 3-5 years.
What type of payments do you accept?
Cash, Check, and Credit Card.
Which areas do you service?
Pearson IP Law Solutions, LLC serves clients in the following practice areas: Intellectual Property; Life Sciences/Biotechnology; Food and Drug Law; Health Law; Veterans Law; and Outside Patent Counsel.
What are your hours of operation?
M-F 8:00am-6:00pm and Sat 8:00am-12:00pm. Appointments are available after hours.