Congratulations to Ian McFarland, partner in Merchant & Gould’s Knoxville office, who was recognized as a Rising Star by his peers in the Mid-South region, according to the Super Lawyers® organization.
Rising Stars are attorneys 40 and under who have been practicing law for 10 years or less. They are selected by Super Lawyers® annually based on nominations from other attorneys and an independent review board. No more than 2.5 percent of attorneys are selected for this prestigious honor in any state. Ian was recognized for his work in the “Intellectual Property” category in the Mid-South region.
Ian’s practice focuses on intellectual property counseling, enforcement, and litigation encompassing patent, copyright, trademark, false advertising, unfair competition, and trade secret matters. He regularly represents clients in federal district and appellate courts across the country, state courts in Tennessee, and the United States Patent and Trademark Office.