My name is Patrick Twisdale, and I am an attorney at Twisdale Law, PC. My practice areas include patents, trademarks, copyrights, and corporate law, serving clients throughout the United States, with a particular focus in Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, and the surrounding states, such as Virginia. I earned my law degree from Washington and Lee University School of Law in Virginia and am authorized to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. I am dedicated to providing strategic legal solutions to businesses, inventors, and entrepreneurs.
My background includes working at the USPTO and the Office of Research Commercialization at NC State University, where I gained a thorough understanding of intellectual property law. My work involves securing patents, resolving trademark disputes, and advising on Intellectual Property strategy. I am committed to helping my clients protect their innovations and effectively navigate the complexities of the legal landscape with clarity and confidence.
At Twisdale Law, PC, we value professionalism and are focused on delivering client-centered services. If you are seeking experienced legal guidance in intellectual property matters, I am ready to assist.
Disclaimer: I am licensed to practice in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. I handle trademark and patent cases across the U.S. However, I am not licensed in Virginia, and therefore, cannot advise on state law in that jurisdiction.
- Trademarks
- Trademark Litigation, Trademark Registration
- Patents
- Patent Appeals, Patent Litigation, Patent Prosecution
- Intellectual Property
- Communications & Internet Law
- Internet Law, Media & Advertising, Telecommunications Law
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
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Thirty (30) minute consultations for $50.
- North Carolina
- North Carolina State Bar
- ID Number: 56413
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- South Carolina
- South Carolina Bar
- ID Number: 104911
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- Tennessee
- Board of Professional Responsibility of the Supreme Court of Tennessee
- ID Number: 041936
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- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
- ID Number: 77355
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- 4th Circuit
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- Federal Circuit
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- U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina
- ID Number: 14237
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- U.S. District Court of the Eastern District of North Carolina
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- U.S. District Court of the Middle District of North Carolina
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- U.S. District Court of the Western District of North Carolina
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Managing Partner
- Twisdale Law, PC
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- King Law Offices
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- NC State University's Office of Research Commercialization
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- MacCord Mason, PLLC
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- MacCord Mason, PLLC
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- Washington and Lee University School of Law
- J.D. (2020) | Law
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- East Carolina University
- B.S. (2017) | Biochemistry
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- Honors: magna cum laude with honors
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- East Carolina University
- B.S. (2017) | Biology
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- Honors: magna cum laude with honors
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- East Carolina University
- B.A. (2017) | Chemistry
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- Honors: magna cum laude with honors
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- East Carolina University
- B.A. (2017) | Philosophy
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- Honors: magna cum laude with honors
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- EC Scholar Award (Currently Brinkley-Lane Scholars)
- East Carolina University
- Buncombe County Bar
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- South Carolina State Bar # 104911
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- North Carolina State Bar # 56413
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- American Intellectual Property Law Association
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- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office # 77355
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- Setting Up an LLC in South Carolina
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- State-Level Intellectual Property Protections: Key concepts and practices, Federal Bar Association and My Law CLE, Virtual
- Presented about intellectual property protections under state law. This session provides a comprehensive view of state law trademarks, exploring common law trademark protections and the unique considerations involved in registering a trademark with a state. Participants will also delve into trade secrets, discussing the Uniform Trade Secrets Act and its application in the states. Additionally, we will explore the right of publicity, examining how various states recognize and enforce this right.
- Certified Patent Attorney
- USPTO
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- Twisdale Law PC Website
- Q. Can I use a trademark marked as abandoned for my clothing products?
- A: An abandoned trademark registration at the USPTO simply means the federal registration is no longer active, it does not automatically mean the trademark itself is free for use or registration. In many cases, businesses may let a registration lapse by mistake or fail to renew it, even though they continue to use the mark in commerce. If a company is still using the mark, they may retain common law trademark rights based on that use, which could still prevent others from using a confusingly similar mark.
Because of this, relying solely on the abandoned status of a registration can be risky. A proper trademark search should go beyond the federal register and look at actual marketplace use to ... Read More
- Q. Received suspicious trademark cancellation notice demanding payment. What should I do?
- A: Consult with a trademark attorney immediately. Generally, there are plenty of scammers that attempt to go after unrepresented individuals and organizations. These scams sometimes impersonate real attorneys and this has been an ongoing problem in our industry.
- Q. Can LLC members be considered condo homeowners to comply with HOA rules?
- A: The key to answering this question lies in a careful review of the HOA’s bylaws and covenants, as these governing documents likely define what qualifies as ownership and occupancy within the community. I would advise speaking with an attorney to review those bylaws, such as my office.
That said, the only interpretation I have in your question on what the homeowner wishes to do is to circumvent rental restrictions by offering membership in an LLC as a substitute for actual ownership or occupancy. If that is what the LLC owner is attempting to do, then they are exposing themselves to broader legal and practical risks. Granting membership interests, and potentially partial ownership, to a ... Read More
