Meunier Carlin & Curfman LLC
Chris Curfman, JD, PhD, serves as Principal at Meunier Carlin & Curfman LLC since April 2010, bringing extensive experience in patent law. Previously, Chris Curfman worked as an Associate at Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll, LLP from July 2008 to April 2010, specializing in patent drafting, prosecution, portfolio management, opinion and strategic counseling, as well as litigation support. Chris Curfman's career also includes a tenure as an Associate and Science Advisor/Patent Agent at Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. from July 2000 to July 2008. Educational qualifications feature a JD in Patent Law from Georgia State University College of Law, a PhD in Organic Chemistry from Emory University, an MS in Chemistry, and a BS in Biology, both from Virginia Tech.
Meunier Carlin & Curfman LLC
At Meunier Carlin & Curfman we apply legal prowess and foresight to support our clients’ hard-won innovation and intellectual property. As one of the largest IP boutiques in the Southeast, we are an established law firm trusted by corporations and institutions around the world to help them solve their most intricate IP challenges. For nearly a decade, the cornerstone of our client service has been our focus on legal excellence in the field of intellectual property. With nearly all our lawyers registered to practice before the patent bar, our firm has considerable experience protecting and prosecuting patents for clients who depend on new innovations and the development of cutting-edge technology for their business success. Our renowned IP litigation team handles patent, trademark, copyright, and other related matters and is led by a veteran trial attorney who is widely regarded as the “dean” of the patent bar in Atlanta. Behind our legal capabilities lies a deep and diverse track record in the world of technology, engineering, and business. This technical expertise, combined with our legal experience, is a core reason why our clients continue to turn to us with their intellectual property challenges. Our team has decades of experience practicing IP law in both private practice and in-house at leading, technology-based corporations. All of our practitioners have some combination of a technical degree (most with advanced technical degrees), a background in academic research, and business experience in engineering and technical positions before entering the field of law. Meunier Carlin & Curfman - The Intelligent Practice Firm