Nathan combines a mechanical engineering background with deep IP expertise to represent clients in Federal Circuit appeals, patent and trademark prosecution, IP infringement litigation, and data privacy and data protection matters. His technical experience spans turbomachinery, control systems, AI, aerodynamics, 3D printing, sporting goods, construction equipment, manufacturing, and food technology.
Nathan‘s practice is built around finding the right legal strategy to advance his clients’ business goals, cutting through legal complexity to find practical solutions tailored to the client’s business. This approach makes him a trusted partner to startups, entrepreneurs, and established businesses alike navigating the intersection of innovation, intellectual property, and commercial strategy.
Prior to joining Patterson, Nathan served as a Law Clerk to the Honorable Raymond Chen of the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. He is a 2017 graduate of Emory University School of Law, where he served as Editor-in-Chief of the Emory Law Journal.
Nathan is based in Nashville and serves clients across the Southeast and nationally. If you’d like to discuss how Nathan can help with your IP or data privacy needs, he welcomes you to reach out.
Outside of the office, Nathan enjoys staying active through triathlon, hiking, golf, and going for runs with his dog.