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Laura Marie Hagan

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Biography

Laura is a licensed attorney practicing in the region of Louisville, Kentucky and Nashville, Tennessee. She focuses on intellectual property law, specifically copyright, trademark and patent matters. Her services include preparing patent searches and applications, trademark searches and applications, and copyright applications.

Laura has helped her clients obtain international patent and trademark rights. She has also provided guidance on other intellectual property matters, including noncompete clauses and licensing. Additionally, she played a key role in advising Western Kentucky University on the development of its intellectual property policy for its professors and faculty.

Laura is registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. She has experience in prosecution, having prepared trademark and patent applications. Additionally, she is skilled in drafting licenses and other contracts related to intellectual property. Laura also provides expert opinions on patent infringement and validity.

Education

  • University of Kentucky College of Law, Lexington, Kentucky
    • J.D. - 1993
  • University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky
    • B.H.S. - 1987

Pro-Bono Activities

  • Association of University Technology Managers
  • Intellectual Property Committee of Western Kentucky University • ASCP Board of Registry Registrant, 1987 to 1987
  • American Society of Medical Technologists, 1987 to 1993
  • Western Kentucky University Research Foundation Board, Vice-Chair (2014-Present)
  • Western Kentucky University Child Care Consortium Board, Chair (2014-Present)
  • Society of St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store Board, Member (2005-2007), Chair (2008-2010)
  • American Red Cross, Bardstown Chapter Board, Chair (1996-1997)
  • American Red Cross, Bowling Green Chapter Board, Member (1994-1996)
  • The Community Foundation of South Central Kentucky Board, Executive Committee (2016 – Present)
  • Feeding American, Kentucky’s Heartland Board, Member (2019 – Present)

Professional Associations

  • Kentucky Bar Association
  • Bowling Green/Warren County Bar Association

Current Employment Position

  • Shareholder

Practice Areas

  • Trademark Law
  • Patent Law
  • Copyright Law
  • Business Contracts
  • Business Consulting
  • Business Formation
  • Business Reorganization
  • Business Trademark

Bar Admissions

  • Kentucky, 1993
  • U.S. District Court Western District of Kentucky, 1993
  • U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, 1995