Rebecca Crandall

Rebecca Crandall is an experienced intellectual property (IP) attorney who specializes in trademark law, patent preparation and prosecution, IP transactions, and litigation.

With a strong academic background, Rebecca holds a Juris Doctor degree from the University of North Carolina School of Law and bachelor's degrees in Computer Science and Politics from Converse College.

As the only North Carolina Board Certified Trademark Specialist in Western North Carolina, Rebecca assists clients with all aspects of brand management from selection to enforcement.

Rebecca's expertise extends to drafting agreements like confidentiality, vendor, and license agreements, as well as handling acquisitions and franchises in the realm of intellectual property.

She is a registered patent attorney and engages in patent preparation and prosecution alongside litigating IP issues at state and federal levels, including domain name dispute proceedings.

Rebecca leverages her computer science background in creating Internet and software contracts like website terms of use and end user license agreements.

An Asheville native, she practiced in the Triangle area with intellectual property boutiques and a large international law firm before returning home to Asheville.

Rebecca is a sought-after speaker on intellectual property topics, having presented at national events like BevCon 2018 and regularly speaking at local business and legal groups in Asheville.

She also contributes to the legal community by teaching continuing education classes for attorneys.

To know more about Rebecca's work, visit the McGuire Wood & Bissette website at www.mwblawyers.com.