NK Patent Law Named a Regional Tier 1 Firm

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RALEIGH, N.C. November 6, 2025 — NK Patent Law has been named a Regional Tier 1 firm in Patent Law in the 2026 Best Law Firms® rankings, reflecting the firm’s commitment to providing exceptional intellectual property legal services and strategic counsel to innovators and businesses throughout North Carolina.

The Best Law Firms® distinction is awarded to firms that demonstrate professional excellence and consistently strong ratings from clients and peers. To be eligible, at least one attorney from each recognized firm must also be included in The Best Lawyers in America®.

“This recognition underscores the dedication of our attorneys and staff to delivering sophisticated, practical IP solutions for our clients,” said Doug Meier, Managing Partner of NK Patent Law. “We’re honored to be recognized among the top patent law firms in the region.”

The Best Law Firms® rankings evaluate firms across more than 75 national and 120 metropolitan practice areas. A tier designation represents a high level of respect among clients and peers for a firm’s expertise, professionalism, and integrity.

NK Patent Law received the following ranking in the 2026 edition:

  • Regional Tier 1 – Raleigh, Patent Law

About NK Patent Law

NK Patent Law is a boutique intellectual property law firm serving innovative middle-market and large companies with significant R&D programs to protect their product pipelines and add to their bottom-line business value. The firm’s attorneys help clients protect and commercialize their ideas through a full range of patent, trademark, and IP counseling services.

About Best Law Firms®

Best Law Firms®, ranked by Best Lawyers®, is a respected peer-reviewed evaluation of legal excellence. Rankings are based on client and peer feedback and extensive independent analysis. For more information, visit www.bestlawfirms.com.