Three NK Patent Law Attorneys Receive Legal Elite Recognition

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Raleigh, North Carolina, January 8, 2023—NK Patent Law is pleased to announce that three of the firm’s attorneys received recognition as top IP lawyers in Business North Carolina’s Legal Elite.

Once a year, the magazine distributes ballots to active North Carolina Bar Association members who reside in the state. Attorneys are not allowed to vote for themselves and may only select members of their firms if they also select out-of-firm lawyers in the same categories, with the out-of-firm votes weighted more heavily. Business North Carolina magazine staff compiles these votes and recognizes the best of the best as their Legal Elite for the year.

The NK Patent Law 2023 Legal Elite attorneys are noted below.

Doug Meier

Doug Meier is an experienced patent attorney and managing partner of NK Patent Law. With a background in electrical engineering and in-depth experience practicing patent law, Doug brings a unique combination of legal and technical experience that allows him to quickly understand complex electrical, computer, and software technologies.

Justin R. Nifong

Justin Nifong is a founder of NK Patent Law and is recognized as a preeminent North Carolina patent attorney by his peers and in numerous publications. His 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.

Ani Agrawal

Ani Agrawal is an experienced patent attorney focusing on patent and trademark prosecution before the United States Patent and Trademark Office and in foreign countries. His diverse experience includes consumer- and technology-focused clients in the medical device, retail, and computer technology fields and other industries.


About NK Patent Law
NK Patent Law is an intellectual property boutique serving clients throughout the United States and abroad. The firm focuses on patent preparation and prosecution, trademark preparation and prosecution, and general IP counseling to help businesses navigate complex IP issues and potential disputes. NK helps startups, established companies, and universities protect their intellectual property and navigate the competitive landscape to protect their valuable intellectual property assets.