JTH is honored to announce that Arles Taylor has been included in yet another year of The Best Lawyers in America^© for Patent Law, marking the tenth year in a row that he has received this honor.

Arles A. Taylor, Jr. earned his B.S. in Biochemistry and B.A. in Chemistry, summa cum laude, at North Carolina State University and his J.D. degree at the University of North Carolina School of Law. He has significant experience in patent preparation and patent prosecution in areas such as medical biotechnology, agricultural biotechnology, biochemistry, immunology, and pharmaceuticals. Arles has achieved the AV Preeminent® Rating—the Highest Possible Rating from Martindale-Hubbell®—and has been included in The Best Lawyers in America© list since 2013.

About Best Lawyers®

The Best Lawyers in America^© began in 1983, and it has since grown dramatically to be the definitive guide to legal excellence. Best Lawyers lists are compiled based on an exhaustive peer-review evaluation and methodology that has been honed for over thirty years. Best Lawyers’ core mission is to draw attention to the top legal talent in America.

Jenkins, Wilson, Taylor & Hunt is proud to announce that it is now a Premium Partner of The Council for Entrepreneurial Development(CED), a leading nonprofit organization in the Triangle that connects entrepreneurial companies to high-value resources to enable faster business growth.  JWTH Partner Greg Hunt commented on the Firm’s decision to engage with CED:

Since 1984, the Council for Entrepreneurial Development (CED) has cultivated the entrepreneurial ecosystem, turning the Triangle into a leading hub for company growth and success. With more than 400 active companies, its expansive membership of industry veterans, successful innovators and enterprising startups comprises the largest and longest-running network for entrepreneurs in the country.

Jenkins, Wilson, Taylor & Hunt recently attended AUTM’s 2019 Annual Meeting in Austin, Texas.  AUTM ( https://autm.net/), or the Association of University Technology Managers, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing research to life by supporting and enhancing the global academic technology transfer profession through education, professional development, partnering and advocacy.  This year’s annual meeting saw record attendance from technology transfer and intellectual property professionals from across the globe.

JWTH partners Arles Taylor, Leon Legleiter and Matt Browning were honored to have the opportunity to attend the meeting this year to further develop relationships with valued clients and colleagues in this important sector.  It is clear that the university technology transfer community is as strong as ever, and JWTH is excited to be a part of it.

Jenkins Wilson Taylor & Hunt has a long-standing relationship with AUTM, previously known as the “Association of University Technology Managers”. The meaningful work that AUTM members do transform lives every day. These are the people that turn ideas into opportunities, which result in new products for the betterment of humankind the world over, while driving millions of dollars of economic development.

On February 10th – 13th, Partners Matthew Browning, Leon R. Legleiter, Ph.D., and Arles A. Taylor, Jr. will attend the 2019 AUTM Annual Meeting in Austin, Texas.

AUTM has in excess of 3,000 members globally, who work in more than 800 universities, research centers, hospitals, businesses, and governmental organizations.

Jenkins, Wilson, Taylor & Hunt, P.A. is proud to announce that it has been included in The U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” for 2019 as a Tier 1 Patent firm in the Raleigh metro area. Each year U.S. News & Best Lawyers releases its list for the best ranked attorneys and firms across the country.

Jenkins, Wilson, Taylor & Hunt, located in Morrisville, NC, was established in 1984 and specializes in providing intellectual property counseling and services to clients with respect to patent, trademark, and copyright law. The firm’s attorneys and patent agents have extensive expertise in preparing and prosecuting applications across a broad spectrum of areas, including: biotechnology, chemistry, electrical engineering, computer science, mechanical technologies, and medical devices. The firm represents U.S. and foreign clients, including large corporations and research universities as well as small businesses. A primary objective of the firm is to provide high-quality patent legal services in a cost-efficient and expeditious manner.

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Jenkins, Wilson, Taylor & Hunt will be a sponsor of the 2018 Eastern Regional AUTM Meeting (September 13-14) in Baltimore, Maryland. AUTM, short for the Association of University Technology Managers, is a leading non-profit with the mission to educate, promote, and inspire professionals throughout their careers to support the development of academic research that changes the world.

At the Eastern Region AUTM Meeting, discussions will be held about best practices and strategies for industry-academia partnerships that will result in successful product commercialization through company formation and licensing.

This year’s keynote speaker will be Andrew H. Hirshfeld, Esq. of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Hirshfeld holds the position of Commissioner for Patents and is responsible for directing all aspects of patent operations, patent quality management, resources and planning, and much more. We’re extremely excited for the opportunity to hear him speak and we’re looking forward to an insightful meeting!

JWTH’s very own Leon R. Legleiter is currently serving as Chair for the Research Triangle Park Chapter of the Licensing Executives Society. Leon has been serving as Chair since February of this year. For those of you that don’t know about the Licensing Executives Society, they have been the leading association for licensing, intellectual property (IP), technology, and business development professionals for more than 50 years. Their mission is to facilitate global IP commerce through education, networking, standards development, and certification.

The RTP Chapter of LES is one of 35 LES Chapters across the United States and Canada. LES Chapters are typically located in areas that contain a high number of LES Members and licensing professionals. Under the direction of Leon and the Chapter’s leadership, they hold regular meetings where members and outside speakers can discuss topics related to technology transfer and licensing. To register for upcoming events, visit the LES website and navigate to the RTP Chapter.

The NC Bar Association has appointed Dan Atcheson as Chair of their Membership Committee for the 2018 – 2019 fiscal year. In this role he will work with committee members and NC Bar Association leadership to drive membership growth and enhance the overall membership experience. All of us at Jenkins, Wilson, Taylor & Hunt are extremely proud of Dan and this accomplishment and we know that he will serve the Committee well.

The Membership Committee is responsible for identifying and recommending strategies to bring on new members, as well as continued memberships, of the NC Bar Association. It is also responsible for reviewing all services offered to members, hosting networking events, and leading efforts to recruit and retain members. You can visit the NCBA website for more information on their committees.

Leon Legleiter of Jenkins, Wilson, Taylor & Hunt will be attending the AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo this week, hosted in Chicago, IL. This will be the 70th annual meeting held by AACC and the team is excited for the opportunity to attend. In addition to the exposure to new science and technology, we will have the opportunity to network and collaborate with more than 850 companies that will be exhibiting this year.

The Clinical Lab Expo gives exhibiting companies the opportunity to introduce their new technology products. It is estimated that an average of 200 products are presented each year, making the event one of the world’s largest expos for clinical laboratory products and services. Check out the AACC website for more information!