Norman J. LeonardWard and Smith, P.A.Websitewww.wardandsmith.comOrganization ProfileFull ProfileConnectEmailLinkedIn 828-348-6013 Professional Biography Norman's practice encompasses a broad range of creditors' rights and intellectual property matters. His creditors' rights practice includes the representation of lenders, trade creditors, community associations, and other creditors in collections, foreclosures, bankruptcies, and other proceedings. Norman's intellectual property practice involves assisting businesses and individuals with identifying, enforcing, and protecting their intellectual property rights. His work also involves drafting a wide variety of contract, loan, and settlement documents. Prior to attending law school and joining the Firm, Norman worked in the pharmaceutical industry for six years. More Legal and Business Bylines From Norman J. Leonard The Fun and Whimsical (but Crowded) Landscape of Beer Names Part 2 - (Posted On Friday, March 04, 2022) The Fun and Whimsical (but Crowded) Landscape of Beer Names: Part 1 - (Posted On Friday, February 25, 2022) The Fun and Whimsical (but Crowded) Landscape of Beer Names Part 1 - (Posted On Friday, February 25, 2022) Company Names vs. Trade Names: Understanding the Legal Difference - (Posted On Wednesday, July 21, 2021) What's New in Special Assets [Webinar] - (Posted On Friday, October 02, 2020) Wave Goodbye to the Waiver Defense in Some Landlord/Tenant Disputes - (Posted On Friday, July 17, 2020) Supreme Court: Rejection of a Trademark License by a Bankrupt Licensor Doesn't Terminate the License - (Posted On Wednesday, July 17, 2019) Trademarks and Hemp-Derived Cannabidiol: Brand Protection for CBD Products - (Posted On Monday, March 25, 2019) What North Carolina Community Associations Need to Know about Fair Debt Collection - (Posted On Monday, June 05, 2017) Supreme Court Announces Broad Separability Test in Applying Copyright Law to Useful Articles - (Posted On Monday, April 24, 2017) Pagination Page 1 Next page Next › Current Legal Analysis SPAM FROM HOME?: Home Shopping Network (HSN) Hit With New TCPA Class Action Over DNC Text Messages by: Eric J. Troutman European Commission Publishes FAQs on CSRD and SFDR by: John Verwey , Rachel E. Lowe UK Change in Control Regime – New Guidance published by the FCA and PRA by: John Verwey , Rachel E. Lowe Using A Service To File A Beneficial Ownership Information Report? Be Sure To Read The Small Print by: Keith Paul Bishop SkyKick v Sky: A Debrief of the Latest Developments by: Serena Totino , Millie Pierce AI and Your Obligations as Licensee by: Daniel Knight Upcoming Events Dec 10 2024 Legal AI Week 2024 Nov 25 2024 2024 Election: Impact on the Health Care Legal and Policy Landscape Webinar Dec 4 2024 TSCA 30/30 - December 4, 2024 Dec 4 2024 GLP-1 Drugs: What's Next after FDA's Resolution of Drug Shortages Dec 4 2024 REACH 30/30 - 04 December 2024 Dec 5 2024 Home Care Industry Update Dec 5 2024 Annual Review: Non-compete and Trade Secret Protection for Employers Dec 11 2024 2025 Annual Reporting & Proxy Season Update Print