Jim Caritglia

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The Citizens for Brentwood Green Space,, a volunteer citizens group dedicated to preserving open space in Brentwood, has announced the addition of Jim Cartiglia to its Board of Directors.

 “Jim brings a passion for preserving the quality of life we enjoy here today.  He has a great track record in civic involvement and fund raising experience as past Chairman of the Board of the Nashville Shakespeare Festival. We’re honored to have him join our Board,” said President Gil Hutchinson.

Cartiglia, an attorney with Waddey & Patterson, P.C. in Nashville, has a diverse background in the protection and enforcement of intellectual property.  He has been involved in strategic consultations regarding best practices for ensuring technology protection is achieved in an efficient and cost effective manner.  In his practice, Cartiglia has appeared at patent offices in both Europe and Asia, and has worked closely with patent attorneys on both continents, allowing him to tailor patent filings to achieve the maximum benefit worldwide.

In trademark protection, he has prepared and prosecuted over 100 U.S. and international trademark applications and has conducted inter partes proceedings before the U.S. Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, including oppositions and concurrent use proceedings.

 As a trial lawyer, Cartiglia has litigated patent and trade secret disputes in a variety of U.S. District Courts, the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and the Sixth Circuit, and before the International Trade Commission.

He is a member of the House of Delegates of the Tennessee Bar Association and past president of the Tennessee Intellectual Property Law Association.