Justin R. Nifong

Justin Nifong is a founder of NK Patent Law and is recognized as a preeminent North Carolina Patent Attorney by peers and publications. Justin’s practice focuses on patent prosecution before the USPTO and in foreign countries. Justin also renders patentability and clearance opinions and counsels clients regarding preparing for intellectual property litigation.

Justin has experience in United States reexamination and European opposition practice and has represented clients in various intellectual property litigation matters, including patent infringement, patent invalidity, patent ownership, trade dress, and trade secret matters.

Practicing as a patent attorney, Justin has represented many international companies, universities, and startups across the country. He has worked as outside counsel for a Fortune 10 company, with various venture funds on due diligence matters and intellectual property procurement, with university projects that have received private funding, and with established companies to add value to their IP portfolio. He has managed and created patent portfolios valued in excess of 50 million dollars and has been responsible for over 600 issued patents.

Justin is a frequent speaker on intellectual property issues for entrepreneurial and business organizations and is recognized in various publications. Justin serves on the board of academic organizations and is involved in the local startup community. Additionally, he is a member and accredited investor with Harbright Ventures, a North Carolina-based investment group, and is a current investor in multiple startups within the entrepreneurial community.