With nearly a decade of law experience, Whitcomb (Whit) Scott provides a solutions-centered approach to client counseling in all phases of intellectual property protection and procurement. As counsel at KDW, his primary focus lies in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Holding several issued patents himself, Whit is uniquely positioned to advise clients within a wide range of industry and technology.
Prior to pursuing a career in law and ultimately joining KDW, Whit worked as a mechanical engineer where he amassed criticall experience with fortifying intellectual property and successfully filing patents.
Role/Title
Counsel
Education
North Carolina State University, BS, Mechanical Engineering, 2005
North Carolina Central University Law School, Evening Program, JD, 2015
Admissions
Bar: Pennsylvania
Other: Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Practice Areas
Intellectual Property Opinions
Patent Counseling
Patent Drafting and Prosecution
Trademarks
Industries
Biotechnology & Chemistry
Mechanical Technologies
Medical Devices
Universities
Notable Legal Expertise
Counseling, licensing, and rendering opinions
Representative Technological Expertise
Composite materials
Aerospace
Healthcare and surgical devices
Consumer products
Lighting and lighting control systems
Robotics
Experience
Jenkins, Wilson, Taylor & Hunt, Senior Associate Patent Attorney, 2015-2023