Michael "Mike" D. Hobbs Jr.

Partner — Troutman Sanders, Atlanta  Mike is actively involved in intellectual property registration, licensing and litigation throughout the United States and internationally. He frequently represents clients in Federal Court and specializes in intellectual property and technology matters. Mike has represented clients in actions and negotiations across the spectrum of intellectual property, including trademarks, copyrights, advertising, trade secrets, covenants not to compete, covenants not to disclose, computer software, publishing, endorsements, the Internet and domain names.

Representative Experience
Intellectual property counsel to ING North America, Chick-fil-A, Inc., Mizuno Corporation, The Southern Company, Dollar General Corporation, AGCO Corporation, Mohawk Carpet Corporation, The Step Company, ChoicePoint, Inc., Integrity Toys, The PGA Tour, Inc., Davidson College and NewsBank, Inc.

Public Service
Board of Directors, Buckhead YMCA
Board of Directors, Children's Museum of Atlanta
Volunteer, Georgia Lawyers for the Arts

Other Distinctions
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for Intellectual Property (2008)
Achieved Martindale-Hubbell's highest rating for legal ability and ethical standards
Selected as a Super Lawyer by Law & Politics and Atlanta Magazine for Intellectual Property Law excellence (2004-2008)
Named to Georgia Trend magazine’s Legal Elite in intellectual property (2003-2007)
Recognized as one of America's Leading Lawyers for Intellectual Property by Chambers USA (2006-2008)

Education
Vanderbilt University, J.D., 1991
Davidson College, B.A., 1987