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2025 USPTO Fee Changes Disproportionately Impact Hemp Businesses

April 17, 2025

Written By Erica B. E. Rogers

Effective January 18, 2025, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) enacted a new trademark fee structure that affects fast-paced industries more than…

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Ward and Smith Sponsors Public School Forum of North Carolina’s Jay Robinson Education Leadership Awards

April 17, 2025

Ward and Smith is pleased to announce its sponsorship of the Public School Forum of North Carolina’s prestigious Jay Robinson Education Leadership Awards. The…

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Ward and Smith Sponsors UNC Pembroke’s 2025 Cash Bash

April 16, 2025

Ward and Smith is pleased to sponsor the University of North Carolina at Pembroke’s 2025 Cash Bash, taking place Thursday, May 1, from 5:30…

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Media Mention: Angela Doughty Shares Insights on AI in the Legal Industry with Wilmington Business Journal

April 16, 2025

Angela Doughty, CIPP/US, AIGP, leader of Ward and Smith’s Intellectual Property Practice Section and an AI Governance Professional, was recently featured in the…

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Understanding Trade Secret Misappropriation: A Guide for In-House Counsel

April 15, 2025

Written By Alexander C. Dale and Gavin B. Parsons and Mark S. Wigley

Ed. Note: This is the second in a series of articles taken from Gavin Parsons’ CLE presentation for the North Carolina Bar Association’s Antitrust…

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Ready, Set, MegaRun! Join the Fun on May 10

April 15, 2025

Looking for a reason to lace up your running shoes? Look no further than MegaRun, the ultimate celebration of fitness, fun, and community spirit—coming…

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Chris Edwards to Speak at NCBA’s “Elevated Appellate Practice” CLE on May 2

April 14, 2025

Chris Edwards, a North Carolina Bar Board Certified Specialist in Appellate Practice, will share insights on how to avoid common appellate missteps at the…