Mr. Douglass leverages his litigation acumen, government service, and licensing experience to help clients protect their brands and maximize the value of their intellectual property in both traditional industries and rapidly evolving technology sectors. He is particularly adept at guiding clients through the acquisition, enforcement, and protection of IP rights in areas at the forefront of innovation, including artificial intelligence (AI), software, and other emerging technologies.
Mr. Douglass litigates trademark, trade dress, copyright, utility patent, and design patent claims in federal courts across the country. He represents both rightsholders and accused infringers, handling matters ranging from emergency injunctions to summary judgment motions and the exclusion of opposing experts. His approach is strategic and forward-thinking, advising clients at every stage of litigation – from initial investigation and complaint through discovery and dispositive motions – with a focus on aligning legal strategies with clients' long term business objectives.
Beyond litigation, Mr. Douglass has significant experience structuring and negotiating IP transactions involving cutting-edge technologies. He advises on trademark, copyright, and patent licensing; software and AI agreements; end-user and SaaS licenses; nondisclosure and confidentiality agreements; and IP asset sales. He counsels clients on brand adoption and protection, including managing more than 500 applications and registrations at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and enforcing marks before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. Mr. Douglass also assists clients with online brand enforcement, DMCA takedowns, and copyright registrations, helping them safeguard their creative works, plan for brand growth, and maximize the value of their intellectual property in the digital age.
Mr. Douglass assists start-ups, small and mid-sized businesses, and publicly traded companies in a diverse array of industries, including supply chain, transportation, and logistics services; construction services; film, television, music, and entertainment; alcohol and spirits; food and restaurants; pharmaceutical products; manufacturing; and professional services, financial services, and retail services. His breadth of experience across multiple forms of intellectual property enables him to advise clients on emerging technologies and developing trends.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Douglass acquired valuable government experience serving for three years as a legislative aide to two United States senators. His portfolio included homeland security, banking, and finance issues. During law school, he clerked for two federal magistrate judges in Tennessee and for the general counsel of one of the largest tobacco companies in the world. Mr. Douglass also studied Arabic in the Middle East and traveled extensively throughout Africa and the Middle East.