Paul Forsyth
Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C. is enhancing the law firm's intellectual property practice with the addition of Paul Forsyth. Mr. Forsyth, a licensed patent attorney with nearly a decade of experience, will counsel clients on a variety of intellectual property matters, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, licensing, and trade secrets.
Whether clients need assistance with identifying their intellectual property or help protecting it, Mr. Forsyth and the firm's intellectual property team have a wealth of experience in working with companies of all sizes, from startups to international corporations. With a background in chemistry, Mr. Forsyth speaks the language of inventors and has worked with a variety of industries, including manufacturing, construction, medical device, and food and beverage.
"Paul provides more depth to our IP team, particularly in the patent area. We are very fortunate to have a lawyer with his talents residing in Chattanooga," said Mike St. Charles, the firm's managing shareholder.
Prior to joining Chambliss, Mr. Forsyth practiced at Pitts & Lake, P.C., an intellectual property firm based in Knoxville. He received his law degree from the University of Tennessee College of Law and earned an undergraduate degree in chemistry from Duke University with a certification from the American Chemical Society. Mr. Forsyth is admitted to practice law in Tennessee, before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and before the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee.