Lawyers Who Care host Andrew Samalin welcomes Doug Meier, Managing Partner at NK Patent Law in Raleigh, North Carolina. Doug began his career as an electrical engineer before transitioning into patent law, where he now assists clients in building, protecting, and strategically leveraging their intellectual property portfolios.

Doug shares a story about a client whose core IP was being used by a much larger competitor. Instead of escalating conflict, Doug gathered the facts, opened a dialogue, and negotiated a solution that allowed his client to return to business without litigation or hostility. He emphasizes the importance of addressing real problems — not theoretical legal puzzles — and helping clients move forward with clarity and confidence.

Topics covered:

• Transitioning from engineering to intellectual property law
  

• Handling patents, trademarks, and strategic IP counseling
  

• Navigating unintentional vs. intentional IP misuse
  

• Solving practical business problems with legal strategy
  

• Why the attorney–client partnership should deliver real value

Connect with Doug Meier:

Phone: (919) 348-2194

Email: [email protected]

Website: nkpatentlaw.com