IPC | Our Team As the largest intellectual property boutique law firm along the Gulf Coast, Intellectual Property Consulting, has big firm experience with small firm service. We don't want to be your only lawyers; we want to be your best! https://iplawconsulting.com/team 2026-04-05T21:10:09-05:00 IPC | Intellectual Property Consulting Joomla! - Open Source Content Management Kristen Burge 2025-05-19T11:02:46-05:00 2025-05-19T11:02:46-05:00 https://iplawconsulting.com/team/kristen-burge OnPoint <p><img src="https://iplawconsulting.com/images/portraits/BurgeHead.webp" alt="Kristen Burge headshot" width="740" height="740" loading="lazy"></p><p>Kristen Burge recently joined IPC, bringing over 10 years of litigation experience to the practice. Kristen's educational background provides her with a unique skill set to service clients in a variety of intellectual property matters. Kristen earned her bachelor's degree in Neuroscience from Vanderbilt University, going on to graduate magna cum laude from Samford University, Cumberland School of Law in 2010. While in law school, Kristen served as the copy editor for the Law Review and won best oral advocate in the school's moot court competition.</p> <p>Knowing that she wanted to pursue a career that integrates law with science, Kristen attained an LL.M. in Intellectual Property Law and Policy from the University of Washington. She served as the technical editor for the Washington Journal of Law, Technology &amp; Arts, which selected her thesis paper on genetic exceptionalism and gene patentability for publication.&nbsp;</p> <p>Prior to joining IPC, Kristen worked at a national defense firm providing representation to clients across a broad spectrum of industries. Over the court of her legal career, Kristen has garnered extensive pre-trial practice, tried cases successfully to verdict, and overturned adverse rulings through extensive writ practice. She has published several articles and has been a regular contributor to the American Bar Association's quarterly publication, Litigation News.</p> <p><img src="https://iplawconsulting.com/images/portraits/BurgeHead.webp" alt="Kristen Burge headshot" width="740" height="740" loading="lazy"></p><p>Kristen Burge recently joined IPC, bringing over 10 years of litigation experience to the practice. Kristen's educational background provides her with a unique skill set to service clients in a variety of intellectual property matters. Kristen earned her bachelor's degree in Neuroscience from Vanderbilt University, going on to graduate magna cum laude from Samford University, Cumberland School of Law in 2010. While in law school, Kristen served as the copy editor for the Law Review and won best oral advocate in the school's moot court competition.</p> <p>Knowing that she wanted to pursue a career that integrates law with science, Kristen attained an LL.M. in Intellectual Property Law and Policy from the University of Washington. She served as the technical editor for the Washington Journal of Law, Technology &amp; Arts, which selected her thesis paper on genetic exceptionalism and gene patentability for publication.&nbsp;</p> <p>Prior to joining IPC, Kristen worked at a national defense firm providing representation to clients across a broad spectrum of industries. Over the court of her legal career, Kristen has garnered extensive pre-trial practice, tried cases successfully to verdict, and overturned adverse rulings through extensive writ practice. She has published several articles and has been a regular contributor to the American Bar Association's quarterly publication, Litigation News.</p> Stephen Kepper 2025-04-28T03:18:31-05:00 2025-04-28T03:18:31-05:00 https://iplawconsulting.com/team/stephen-kepper OnPoint <p><img src="https://iplawconsulting.com/images/portraits/KepperHead.webp" alt="Stephen Kepper headshot" width="740" height="740" loading="lazy"></p><p>Stephen Kepper joined Intellectual Property Consulting in 2015, bringing his expertise in securing intellectual property rights, negotiating licenses, and providing litigation support for clients in matters of infringement, unfair trade practices, trade secrets, and other intellectual property issues.</p> <p>Before joining IPC, Stephen honed his litigation skills at an insurance defense law firm in New Orleans, where he gained valuable experience representing clients in state and federal courts.</p> <p>In 2012, Stephen graduated from Loyola University College of Law, where he distinguished himself as a member of the Trial Advocacy Board. His dedication to patent law earned him the Law Excellence Award in Patent Law.</p> <p>Stephen earned a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Vanderbilt University in 2007. Following his undergraduate studies, he worked as a marine engineer for a prominent engineering firm in New Orleans. In this role, he contributed to designing and constructing various offshore drilling rigs.</p> <p>With his impressive background, Stephen is a registered patent attorney with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. He is also admitted to practice before all Louisiana courts and the Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana.</p> <p>Stephen Kepper's extensive experience and comprehensive knowledge of intellectual property law make him a valuable asset to Intellectual Property Consulting and a trusted advocate for his clients.</p> <p>
</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><img src="https://iplawconsulting.com/images/portraits/KepperHead.webp" alt="Stephen Kepper headshot" width="740" height="740" loading="lazy"></p><p>Stephen Kepper joined Intellectual Property Consulting in 2015, bringing his expertise in securing intellectual property rights, negotiating licenses, and providing litigation support for clients in matters of infringement, unfair trade practices, trade secrets, and other intellectual property issues.</p> <p>Before joining IPC, Stephen honed his litigation skills at an insurance defense law firm in New Orleans, where he gained valuable experience representing clients in state and federal courts.</p> <p>In 2012, Stephen graduated from Loyola University College of Law, where he distinguished himself as a member of the Trial Advocacy Board. His dedication to patent law earned him the Law Excellence Award in Patent Law.</p> <p>Stephen earned a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Vanderbilt University in 2007. Following his undergraduate studies, he worked as a marine engineer for a prominent engineering firm in New Orleans. In this role, he contributed to designing and constructing various offshore drilling rigs.</p> <p>With his impressive background, Stephen is a registered patent attorney with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. He is also admitted to practice before all Louisiana courts and the Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana.</p> <p>Stephen Kepper's extensive experience and comprehensive knowledge of intellectual property law make him a valuable asset to Intellectual Property Consulting and a trusted advocate for his clients.</p> <p>
</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> Greg Latham 2025-04-28T03:18:31-05:00 2025-04-28T03:18:31-05:00 https://iplawconsulting.com/team/greg-latham OnPoint <p><img src="https://iplawconsulting.com/images/portraits/LathamHead.webp" alt="Greg Latham headshot" width="740" height="740" loading="lazy"></p><p>Greg Latham founded Intellectual Property Consulting in 2007 and currently serves as the firm’s managing director. His primary role consists of servicing clients with intellectual property concerns, including trademarks, copyrights, patents, trade secrets, entertainment, software, and Internet law. Greg also assists clients with general business counseling, licensing, litigation, copyright, and trademark prosecution in a wide variety of industries.</p> <p>Prior to founding IPC, Greg was a partner at Jones, Walker, Waechter, Poitevent, Carrere &amp; Denegre, L.L.P., where he specialized in IP litigation, portfolio development and management.</p> <p>Greg graduated J.D. <em>cum laude</em> from Tulane University School of Law in 1998. Immediately prior to law school, Greg received his undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois at Champaign Urbana where he was enrolled in the engineering school.</p> <p><img src="https://iplawconsulting.com/images/portraits/LathamHead.webp" alt="Greg Latham headshot" width="740" height="740" loading="lazy"></p><p>Greg Latham founded Intellectual Property Consulting in 2007 and currently serves as the firm’s managing director. His primary role consists of servicing clients with intellectual property concerns, including trademarks, copyrights, patents, trade secrets, entertainment, software, and Internet law. Greg also assists clients with general business counseling, licensing, litigation, copyright, and trademark prosecution in a wide variety of industries.</p> <p>Prior to founding IPC, Greg was a partner at Jones, Walker, Waechter, Poitevent, Carrere &amp; Denegre, L.L.P., where he specialized in IP litigation, portfolio development and management.</p> <p>Greg graduated J.D. <em>cum laude</em> from Tulane University School of Law in 1998. Immediately prior to law school, Greg received his undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois at Champaign Urbana where he was enrolled in the engineering school.</p> Mark Melasky 2025-04-28T03:18:31-05:00 2025-04-28T03:18:31-05:00 https://iplawconsulting.com/team/mark-melasky OnPoint <p><img src="https://iplawconsulting.com/images/portraits/MelaskyHead.webp" alt="Mark Melasky headshot" width="740" height="740" loading="lazy"></p><p>Mark Melasky began his intellectual property career earlier than most when a national boutique law firm selected him for a college scholarship and offered a recurring position as a law clerk. Mark pursued a mechanical engineering degree to become patent bar eligible, focusing on becoming a registered patent attorney while working in IP-related internships along the way. <br><br>At IPC, Mark’s practice includes patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and related intellectual property and business formation matters. He represents diverse clients, ranging from first-time inventors and startups to multinational corporations. Mark often serves as outside general counsel to his clients, advising on business matters, licensing, litigation, and mergers and acquisitions. He has extensive trademark prosecution experience, including filing thousands of trademark applications and responses for domestic and international clients.<br><br>Mark is an Adjunct Professor at the Tulane University School of Professional Advancement, where he teaches Intellectual Property &amp; Entertainment Law in the General Legal Studies Program and Cyber Law &amp; Policy in the Information Technology Management Program.</p> <p>Mark is the cofounder and steering committee chair of The Ella Project’s Gulf South Invents, part of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s Patent Pro Bono Program, which matches volunteer attorneys with inventors having limited resources. Formerly Louisiana Invents, Gulf South Invents expanded the program’s coverage to include inventors in Mississippi and Alabama.</p> <p>Mark is a licensed Zumba® Fitness instructor and teaches weekly classes. He is a member of the Krewe of Endymion, the Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus, and the Hogs for a Cause team Lard and In Charge.</p> <p>
</p> <p> </p> <p><img src="https://iplawconsulting.com/images/portraits/MelaskyHead.webp" alt="Mark Melasky headshot" width="740" height="740" loading="lazy"></p><p>Mark Melasky began his intellectual property career earlier than most when a national boutique law firm selected him for a college scholarship and offered a recurring position as a law clerk. Mark pursued a mechanical engineering degree to become patent bar eligible, focusing on becoming a registered patent attorney while working in IP-related internships along the way. <br><br>At IPC, Mark’s practice includes patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and related intellectual property and business formation matters. He represents diverse clients, ranging from first-time inventors and startups to multinational corporations. Mark often serves as outside general counsel to his clients, advising on business matters, licensing, litigation, and mergers and acquisitions. He has extensive trademark prosecution experience, including filing thousands of trademark applications and responses for domestic and international clients.<br><br>Mark is an Adjunct Professor at the Tulane University School of Professional Advancement, where he teaches Intellectual Property &amp; Entertainment Law in the General Legal Studies Program and Cyber Law &amp; Policy in the Information Technology Management Program.</p> <p>Mark is the cofounder and steering committee chair of The Ella Project’s Gulf South Invents, part of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s Patent Pro Bono Program, which matches volunteer attorneys with inventors having limited resources. Formerly Louisiana Invents, Gulf South Invents expanded the program’s coverage to include inventors in Mississippi and Alabama.</p> <p>Mark is a licensed Zumba® Fitness instructor and teaches weekly classes. He is a member of the Krewe of Endymion, the Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus, and the Hogs for a Cause team Lard and In Charge.</p> <p>
</p> <p> </p> Ben Meroney 2025-04-28T03:18:31-05:00 2025-04-28T03:18:31-05:00 https://iplawconsulting.com/team/ben-meroney OnPoint <p><img src="https://iplawconsulting.com/images/portraits/Ben-Headshot.jpg" alt="Ben Meroney headshot" width="500" height="500" loading="lazy"></p><p>Ben Meroney began practicing law in 1991, concentrating his practice in intellectual property matters in 1993. His practice encompasses the full range of intellectual property matters, including transactional, prosecution, litigation, and business counseling in the patent, trademark, copyright, trade secrets, and e-commerce areas. His transactional work has included a variety of intellectual property exploitation matters, such as licensing transactions, distributorship agreements, IP due diligence associated with business M&amp;A and business spin-offs, joint venture research and development collaborations, software beta test agreements, software development contracts, shrinkwrap and clickwrap licenses, branding, and co-branding agreements.</p> <p>Ben&nbsp;has represented both acquiring and acquired companies in negotiations to transfer intellectual property assets. He has helped a variety of companies establish trade secret policies and employee policies, including confidentiality and noncompete agreements.</p> <p>Prior to joining IPC, Ben was a partner at Jones, Walker, Waechter, Poitevent, Carrere &amp; Denegre, L.L.P., where he practiced for nearly twenty years.</p> <p>Ben received a Bachelor of Science from the University of New Orleans and a Master of Science from Purdue University.&nbsp; Prior to attending law school, Ben worked as an engineer for South Central Bell and then as a geophysicist for Shell Oil. &nbsp;Ben graduated <em>cum laude</em> from Loyola Law School in 1991.</p> <p><img src="https://iplawconsulting.com/images/portraits/Ben-Headshot.jpg" alt="Ben Meroney headshot" width="500" height="500" loading="lazy"></p><p>Ben Meroney began practicing law in 1991, concentrating his practice in intellectual property matters in 1993. His practice encompasses the full range of intellectual property matters, including transactional, prosecution, litigation, and business counseling in the patent, trademark, copyright, trade secrets, and e-commerce areas. His transactional work has included a variety of intellectual property exploitation matters, such as licensing transactions, distributorship agreements, IP due diligence associated with business M&amp;A and business spin-offs, joint venture research and development collaborations, software beta test agreements, software development contracts, shrinkwrap and clickwrap licenses, branding, and co-branding agreements.</p> <p>Ben&nbsp;has represented both acquiring and acquired companies in negotiations to transfer intellectual property assets. He has helped a variety of companies establish trade secret policies and employee policies, including confidentiality and noncompete agreements.</p> <p>Prior to joining IPC, Ben was a partner at Jones, Walker, Waechter, Poitevent, Carrere &amp; Denegre, L.L.P., where he practiced for nearly twenty years.</p> <p>Ben received a Bachelor of Science from the University of New Orleans and a Master of Science from Purdue University.&nbsp; Prior to attending law school, Ben worked as an engineer for South Central Bell and then as a geophysicist for Shell Oil. &nbsp;Ben graduated <em>cum laude</em> from Loyola Law School in 1991.</p> Adriano Pacifici 2025-04-28T03:18:31-05:00 2025-04-28T03:18:31-05:00 https://iplawconsulting.com/team/adriano-pacifici OnPoint <p><img src="https://iplawconsulting.com/images/portraits/Adriano.jpg" alt="Adriano Pacifici headshot" width="500" height="500" loading="lazy"></p><p>Adriano Pacifici joined IP Law Consulting in November of 2018 with over 5 years of extensive trademark and copyright experience, including brand protection and development, licensing, and general business counseling. Adriano manages over 2,000 live trademark applications and registrations and also has extensive experience before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board and has assisted on trademark and copyright matters before U.S. Federal Courts. Adriano’s clients are located throughout the United States and internationally.</p> <p>Prior to joining IP Law Consulting, Adriano ran his own law firm and was previously a partner at M Breaux IP Law where he also focused his practice on intellectual property.</p> <p>Adriano graduated J.D. from Tulane Law School in 2013 with a certificate in Sports Law and received his undergraduate degree, <em>cum laude</em>, in History from Brandeis University in 2008.</p> <p>In May of 2014, Adriano had an article published in the Berkeley Journal of Entertainment and Sports Law, titled “<em>Scope and Authority of Sports League Commissioner Disciplinary Power: Bounty and Beyond</em>.” He examined the power of Sports Commissioners to discipline players under each league’s collective bargaining agreement and constitution, and provided a solution to the current problem that plagues the NFL, in which the commissioner is the judge, jury, and executioner.</p> <p>Adriano is admitted to practice before all Louisiana courts and the Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana.</p> <p><img src="https://iplawconsulting.com/images/portraits/Adriano.jpg" alt="Adriano Pacifici headshot" width="500" height="500" loading="lazy"></p><p>Adriano Pacifici joined IP Law Consulting in November of 2018 with over 5 years of extensive trademark and copyright experience, including brand protection and development, licensing, and general business counseling. Adriano manages over 2,000 live trademark applications and registrations and also has extensive experience before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board and has assisted on trademark and copyright matters before U.S. Federal Courts. Adriano’s clients are located throughout the United States and internationally.</p> <p>Prior to joining IP Law Consulting, Adriano ran his own law firm and was previously a partner at M Breaux IP Law where he also focused his practice on intellectual property.</p> <p>Adriano graduated J.D. from Tulane Law School in 2013 with a certificate in Sports Law and received his undergraduate degree, <em>cum laude</em>, in History from Brandeis University in 2008.</p> <p>In May of 2014, Adriano had an article published in the Berkeley Journal of Entertainment and Sports Law, titled “<em>Scope and Authority of Sports League Commissioner Disciplinary Power: Bounty and Beyond</em>.” He examined the power of Sports Commissioners to discipline players under each league’s collective bargaining agreement and constitution, and provided a solution to the current problem that plagues the NFL, in which the commissioner is the judge, jury, and executioner.</p> <p>Adriano is admitted to practice before all Louisiana courts and the Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana.</p> Jared Rovira 2025-04-28T03:18:31-05:00 2025-04-28T03:18:31-05:00 https://iplawconsulting.com/team/jared-rovira OnPoint <p><img src="https://iplawconsulting.com/images/portraits/RoviraHead.webp" alt="Jared Rovira headshot" width="740" height="740" loading="lazy"></p><p>Jared Rovira, a Louisiana-born attorney, has transitioned from the USPTO to IPC, leveraging his deep expertise in patent law and passion for technology. As a former patent examiner, Jared gained practical understanding of patent laws and insights into the complexities of the examination process. Working closely with patent attorneys, Jared developed strong communication skills that serve him well at IPC. Now, he proactively represents clients, drawing on his unique perspective as an examiner.</p> <p>Jared's interest in law was sparked by his engineering background and the potential for combining technology and law in the field of patent law. With guidance from family members in the legal profession, he pursued law school with a focus on becoming a patent attorney. His experience at the USPTO has proven instrumental in his current role, allowing him to think like an examiner and provide exceptional representation to clients. Jared's understanding of patent and trademark laws and his insight into the operations of the USPTO enable him to navigate the intricacies of patent prosecution effectively.</p> <p>​As a member of IPC, Jared brings valuable knowledge and perspective to assist clients in safeguarding their intellectual property rights. With his robust background in patent examination, he enhances the capabilities of the firm and ensures comprehensive protection for clients.</p> <p>
</p> <p><img src="https://iplawconsulting.com/images/portraits/RoviraHead.webp" alt="Jared Rovira headshot" width="740" height="740" loading="lazy"></p><p>Jared Rovira, a Louisiana-born attorney, has transitioned from the USPTO to IPC, leveraging his deep expertise in patent law and passion for technology. As a former patent examiner, Jared gained practical understanding of patent laws and insights into the complexities of the examination process. Working closely with patent attorneys, Jared developed strong communication skills that serve him well at IPC. Now, he proactively represents clients, drawing on his unique perspective as an examiner.</p> <p>Jared's interest in law was sparked by his engineering background and the potential for combining technology and law in the field of patent law. With guidance from family members in the legal profession, he pursued law school with a focus on becoming a patent attorney. His experience at the USPTO has proven instrumental in his current role, allowing him to think like an examiner and provide exceptional representation to clients. Jared's understanding of patent and trademark laws and his insight into the operations of the USPTO enable him to navigate the intricacies of patent prosecution effectively.</p> <p>​As a member of IPC, Jared brings valuable knowledge and perspective to assist clients in safeguarding their intellectual property rights. With his robust background in patent examination, he enhances the capabilities of the firm and ensures comprehensive protection for clients.</p> <p>
</p> Madison Thomas 2025-04-28T03:18:31-05:00 2025-04-28T03:18:31-05:00 https://iplawconsulting.com/team/madison-thomas OnPoint <p><img src="https://iplawconsulting.com/images/portraits/G80A7209.jpg" alt="Madison Thomas headshot" width="750" height="750" loading="lazy"></p><p>Madison is passionate about assisting and advocating on behalf of entrepreneurs and small business owners in Alabama. Madison finds the blend of the legal and business worlds a highly rewarding line of work and she enjoys aiding those who are dealing with the challenges of starting and managing a business.</p> <p>As the first attorney in her family, Madison graduated from Samford University with a Bachelor of Arts in English and was a part of the 3+3 Accelerated Law Program at Cumberland School of Law where she graduated with her Juris Doctor.</p> <p>
</p> <p><img src="https://iplawconsulting.com/images/portraits/G80A7209.jpg" alt="Madison Thomas headshot" width="750" height="750" loading="lazy"></p><p>Madison is passionate about assisting and advocating on behalf of entrepreneurs and small business owners in Alabama. Madison finds the blend of the legal and business worlds a highly rewarding line of work and she enjoys aiding those who are dealing with the challenges of starting and managing a business.</p> <p>As the first attorney in her family, Madison graduated from Samford University with a Bachelor of Arts in English and was a part of the 3+3 Accelerated Law Program at Cumberland School of Law where she graduated with her Juris Doctor.</p> <p>
</p> Adam Vickers 2025-04-28T03:18:31-05:00 2025-04-28T03:18:31-05:00 https://iplawconsulting.com/team/adam-vickers OnPoint <p><img src="https://iplawconsulting.com/images/portraits/VickersHead.webp" alt="Adam Vickers headshot" width="740" height="740" loading="lazy"></p><p>Adam Vickers is a seasoned intellectual property and corporate attorney. Adam serves as outside general counsel and special intellectual property counsel for a diverse clientele including global companies, small businesses, and individuals. With a nationwide practice, his expertise includes corporate governance and securities, transactions, patent, trademark and copyright prosecution, and intellectual property litigation. Adam develops legal strategies tailored to his clients’ commercial concerns. He helps clients facilitate growth through intellectual property portfolio development, investor financing rounds, mergers and acquisitions, and initial public offerings. Adam has represented clients on deal work with a total value exceeding $400,000,000. Adam’s corporate experience informs his intellectual property guidance, which helps ensure his clients’ key assets are well-positioned and protected.</p> <p>Adam earned his Juris Doctor degree from Tulane University Law School in 2006. He served as the Senior Articles Editor for the Tulane Journal of Technology and Intellectual Property. Adam also gained valuable experience with the Honorable T. Michael Putnam in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama and the Honorable Pascal F. Calogero, Former Chief Justice of the Louisiana State Supreme Court. Before embarking on his legal career, Adam achieved academic excellence, earning a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from Auburn University with honors.</p> <p>With his wealth of legal knowledge and practical experience, Adam is committed to providing exceptional legal representation and guidance to his clients, ensuring their rights are protected and maximized.</p> <p>
</p> <p><img src="https://iplawconsulting.com/images/portraits/VickersHead.webp" alt="Adam Vickers headshot" width="740" height="740" loading="lazy"></p><p>Adam Vickers is a seasoned intellectual property and corporate attorney. Adam serves as outside general counsel and special intellectual property counsel for a diverse clientele including global companies, small businesses, and individuals. With a nationwide practice, his expertise includes corporate governance and securities, transactions, patent, trademark and copyright prosecution, and intellectual property litigation. Adam develops legal strategies tailored to his clients’ commercial concerns. He helps clients facilitate growth through intellectual property portfolio development, investor financing rounds, mergers and acquisitions, and initial public offerings. Adam has represented clients on deal work with a total value exceeding $400,000,000. Adam’s corporate experience informs his intellectual property guidance, which helps ensure his clients’ key assets are well-positioned and protected.</p> <p>Adam earned his Juris Doctor degree from Tulane University Law School in 2006. He served as the Senior Articles Editor for the Tulane Journal of Technology and Intellectual Property. Adam also gained valuable experience with the Honorable T. Michael Putnam in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama and the Honorable Pascal F. Calogero, Former Chief Justice of the Louisiana State Supreme Court. Before embarking on his legal career, Adam achieved academic excellence, earning a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from Auburn University with honors.</p> <p>With his wealth of legal knowledge and practical experience, Adam is committed to providing exceptional legal representation and guidance to his clients, ensuring their rights are protected and maximized.</p> <p>
</p> Tripp Watson 2025-04-28T03:18:31-05:00 2025-04-28T03:18:31-05:00 https://iplawconsulting.com/team/tripp-watson OnPoint <p><img src="https://iplawconsulting.com/images/portraits/Tripp+Watson.jpg" alt="Tripp Watson headshot" width="750" height="749" loading="lazy"></p><p>Tripp Watson is an Entrepreneur Attorney, which means that he is an an advocate and counselor to risk-takers. Watson is one of the only lawyers in the country who offers both business consulting and legal advice to entrepreneurs.</p> <p>From a family of entrepreneurs, Watson went to law and business schools with the purpose of advising aspiring and existing entrepreneurs. He graduated from Washington and Lee University with majors in Economics and Politics, and then went on to Cumberland School of Law, where he graduated with a JD and an MBA. Shortly afterwards, Watson founded The Watson Firm, where he operated “The Entrepreneur’s Law Firm” for over a decade. In 2024, he merged his practice with Intellectual Property Consulting.</p> <p>Unlike many business attorneys, Watson is also a business owner who personally knows the stresses and demands of running a small business. Because of his legal and business training and years of experience, Watson provides his clients unique insights into the problems that keep entrepreneurs up at night.</p> <p>
</p> <p><img src="https://iplawconsulting.com/images/portraits/Tripp+Watson.jpg" alt="Tripp Watson headshot" width="750" height="749" loading="lazy"></p><p>Tripp Watson is an Entrepreneur Attorney, which means that he is an an advocate and counselor to risk-takers. Watson is one of the only lawyers in the country who offers both business consulting and legal advice to entrepreneurs.</p> <p>From a family of entrepreneurs, Watson went to law and business schools with the purpose of advising aspiring and existing entrepreneurs. He graduated from Washington and Lee University with majors in Economics and Politics, and then went on to Cumberland School of Law, where he graduated with a JD and an MBA. Shortly afterwards, Watson founded The Watson Firm, where he operated “The Entrepreneur’s Law Firm” for over a decade. In 2024, he merged his practice with Intellectual Property Consulting.</p> <p>Unlike many business attorneys, Watson is also a business owner who personally knows the stresses and demands of running a small business. Because of his legal and business training and years of experience, Watson provides his clients unique insights into the problems that keep entrepreneurs up at night.</p> <p>
</p> Breanna Berthelot 2025-05-19T11:06:05-05:00 2025-05-19T11:06:05-05:00 https://iplawconsulting.com/team/breanna-berthelot OnPoint <p><img src="https://iplawconsulting.com/images/portraits/BerthelotHead.webp" alt="Breanna Berthelot headshot" width="740" height="740" loading="lazy"></p><p>Breanna Berthelot recently joined IPC as a Paralegal, bringing with her valuable experience from her previous role at a bankruptcy law firm. Breanna assists our attorneys and clients with a variety of intellectual property matters, including securing trademarks, copyrights, patents, licensing, and litigation. Prior to working as a Paralegal, she sold wedding dresses in New Orleans.</p> <p>Originally from a small town outside of Baton Rouge, she earned her Bachelor of Science in Fashion Merchandising and a Minor in Business Administration from Louisiana State University in 2021. She has recently earned a paralegal certificate from Loyola University in New Orleans. Breanna is enthusiastic to help attorneys and clients by providing exceptional support and care in the Intellectual Property world.</p> <p><img src="https://iplawconsulting.com/images/portraits/BerthelotHead.webp" alt="Breanna Berthelot headshot" width="740" height="740" loading="lazy"></p><p>Breanna Berthelot recently joined IPC as a Paralegal, bringing with her valuable experience from her previous role at a bankruptcy law firm. Breanna assists our attorneys and clients with a variety of intellectual property matters, including securing trademarks, copyrights, patents, licensing, and litigation. Prior to working as a Paralegal, she sold wedding dresses in New Orleans.</p> <p>Originally from a small town outside of Baton Rouge, she earned her Bachelor of Science in Fashion Merchandising and a Minor in Business Administration from Louisiana State University in 2021. She has recently earned a paralegal certificate from Loyola University in New Orleans. Breanna is enthusiastic to help attorneys and clients by providing exceptional support and care in the Intellectual Property world.</p> Taylor Hernandez 2025-04-28T03:18:31-05:00 2025-04-28T03:18:31-05:00 https://iplawconsulting.com/team/taylor-hernandez OnPoint <p><img src="https://iplawconsulting.com/images/portraits/HernandezHead.webp" alt="Taylor Hernandez headshot" width="740" height="740" loading="lazy"></p><p>Taylor Hernandez joined IPC in June of 2022 as the Firm Administrator. She plays a vital role in the firm’s daily operations with a range of responsibilities from bookkeeping to paralegal support. With extensive experience in workers' compensation, personal injury, and insurance defense, she has developed a strong foundation in legal processes and client relations.</p> <p>Originally from a small town in South Texas, Taylor earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Texas at San Antonio in 2014. Outside of the office, she enjoys spending quality time with her two dogs and longtime partner. You can spot her enjoying all the local festivals and sporting events that New Orleans has to offer. </p> <p>She is dedicated to providing top tier support to IPC colleagues and clients. Her approach is rooted in a commitment to excellence and a focus on understanding each client's unique intellectual property needs.</p> <p><img src="https://iplawconsulting.com/images/portraits/HernandezHead.webp" alt="Taylor Hernandez headshot" width="740" height="740" loading="lazy"></p><p>Taylor Hernandez joined IPC in June of 2022 as the Firm Administrator. She plays a vital role in the firm’s daily operations with a range of responsibilities from bookkeeping to paralegal support. With extensive experience in workers' compensation, personal injury, and insurance defense, she has developed a strong foundation in legal processes and client relations.</p> <p>Originally from a small town in South Texas, Taylor earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Texas at San Antonio in 2014. Outside of the office, she enjoys spending quality time with her two dogs and longtime partner. You can spot her enjoying all the local festivals and sporting events that New Orleans has to offer. </p> <p>She is dedicated to providing top tier support to IPC colleagues and clients. Her approach is rooted in a commitment to excellence and a focus on understanding each client's unique intellectual property needs.</p> Caroline Reid 2025-04-28T03:18:31-05:00 2025-04-28T03:18:31-05:00 https://iplawconsulting.com/team/caroline-reid OnPoint <p><img src="https://iplawconsulting.com/images/portraits/ReidHead.webp" alt="Caroline Reid headshot" width="740" height="740" loading="lazy"></p><p>Caroline Reid joined Intellectual Property Consulting, LLC in October of 2018 as a Paralegal. Caroline assists our attorneys and clients with a variety of intellectual property matters, including securing trademarks, copyrights, and patents, licensing, and litigation.</p> <p>Caroline earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in General Legal Studies with a certificate in Paralegal Studies from the Tulane University School of Professional Advancement in 2018. She is originally from Denver, Colorado.</p> <p><img src="https://iplawconsulting.com/images/portraits/ReidHead.webp" alt="Caroline Reid headshot" width="740" height="740" loading="lazy"></p><p>Caroline Reid joined Intellectual Property Consulting, LLC in October of 2018 as a Paralegal. Caroline assists our attorneys and clients with a variety of intellectual property matters, including securing trademarks, copyrights, and patents, licensing, and litigation.</p> <p>Caroline earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in General Legal Studies with a certificate in Paralegal Studies from the Tulane University School of Professional Advancement in 2018. She is originally from Denver, Colorado.</p> Candricka Sutton 2025-04-28T03:18:31-05:00 2025-04-28T03:18:31-05:00 https://iplawconsulting.com/team/candricka-sutton OnPoint <p><img src="https://iplawconsulting.com/images/portraits/G80A7260.jpg" alt="Candricka Sutton headshot" width="750" height="750" loading="lazy"></p><p>Candricka joined The Watson Firm in 2018. As the first point of contact for our clients, Candricka uses her considerable multitasking skills and customer service experience to help provide support to the attorneys and her clients.</p> <p>Candricka assists clients by providing regular contact and updates, maintaining the case calendar and deadlines, and drafting motions and letters. As a business paralegal, she is responsible for the formation of limited liability companies as well as maintaining corporate company books. She also maintains all document production and the client case file. Prior to working at The Watson Firm, she owned and operated her online party store for 8 years.</p> <p>After graduating from high school in Ohatchee, Alabama, Candricka pursued a Marketing degree at Jacksonville State University. In 2019, she completed the Auburn University Paralegal Certificate program.</p> <p><img src="https://iplawconsulting.com/images/portraits/G80A7260.jpg" alt="Candricka Sutton headshot" width="750" height="750" loading="lazy"></p><p>Candricka joined The Watson Firm in 2018. As the first point of contact for our clients, Candricka uses her considerable multitasking skills and customer service experience to help provide support to the attorneys and her clients.</p> <p>Candricka assists clients by providing regular contact and updates, maintaining the case calendar and deadlines, and drafting motions and letters. As a business paralegal, she is responsible for the formation of limited liability companies as well as maintaining corporate company books. She also maintains all document production and the client case file. Prior to working at The Watson Firm, she owned and operated her online party store for 8 years.</p> <p>After graduating from high school in Ohatchee, Alabama, Candricka pursued a Marketing degree at Jacksonville State University. In 2019, she completed the Auburn University Paralegal Certificate program.</p>