Russell Nugent
Attorney at Law
North Carolina
NC, Patent Bar
About
After passing the patent bar in 2003 and becoming a registered patent agent, Russell received his law degree from Georgetown in 2004. He began his legal career representing clients in personal injury matters and by 2009 managed a team of professionals for Greg Jones Law. In 2012, Russell left personal injury to provide patent prosecution services to law firms in China and Taiwan prior to… read more joining The Humphries Law Firm in 2014.
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Client Reviews
"Excellent turn around time for our will and Power of Attorney. Very satisfied with our experience and have referred him to our family members."
"I was referred to Russell via the UNCW Small Business & Technology Development Center. I was purchasing a small business and I could not have asked for better representation and legal counsel. The process took longer than expected due to factors outside of our control. Despite this, Russell maintained quality service and prompt communication throughout the entire transaction."
Work History
The Humphris Law Firm, P.C.
Of Counsel - Patent Attorney
Sep 2014 - Present
Counseling individuals and businesses on how to protect their innovations using patent, trademark, copyright and trade secret law including patent prosecution, trademark prosecution and litigation and trade secret litigation. Assisting closely held companies with corporate legal matters, including, formation, restructuring, acquisitions and dissolution.
Jackson Intellectual Property Group, PLLC
Senior Patent Attorney
Apr 2012 - Mar 2014
Assisted in various aspects of patent prosecution representing foreign inventors in applying for patent protection in the United States including filing new applications and drafting office action responses.
Greg Jones & Associates
Team Leader
Sep 2005 - Mar 2012
Managed personal injury profit center with large caseload including premises liability, automobile accidents and general negligence cases. Trained case managers and other staff. Supervised cases from inception through settlement or trial. Co-managed litigation team.
Barber & Wilsion, P.A.
Associate
Sep 2004 - Sep 2005
Assisted in all aspects of civil litigation practice with a focus on personal injury.