Ryan S. Luft

Ryan S. Luft

Trademark, IP, and business attorney in Greensboro, North Carolina.
  • Trademarks, Business Law, Intellectual Property
  • New York, North Carolina
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Biography

Ryan Luft is the Managing Member of Luft Tumlin PLLC and is licensed to practice law in New York and North Carolina. His law practice is focused on contracts, trademark applications, oppositions, and disputes, and every day legal matters that affect businesses.

Ryan and his colleagues maintain a blog devoted to trademark and copyright law: www.nctrademarklawyers.com and a website at luft-tumlin.com.

Practice Areas
Trademarks
Trademark Registration
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Mergers & Acquisitions
Intellectual Property
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
New York
New York State Office of Court Administration
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North Carolina
North Carolina State Bar
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Adjunct Instructor
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Current
I taught Advanced Business Law in the Department of Accounting and Finance, Bryan School of Business and Economics.
Education
Boston University School of Law
J.D. (2001) | Law
Honors: Certificate in Intellectual Property Law (with honors)
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State University of New York - Binghamton
B.A. | Philosophy, Politics, and Law
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Honors: cum laude
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Oxford University (St. Catherine's College)
Philosophy and Political Science
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Awards
Readers' Choice 2016 - Best Attorney
Greensboro News & Record / Go Triad
Professional Associations
North Carolina Bar Association
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Greensboro Bar Association
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Legal Update: Attention Wal-Mart Shoppers: Supreme Court Requires Showing of Secondary Meaning for Product Design
Boston University School of Law: Journal of Science & Technology Law
Speaking Engagements
Multiple Speaking Engagements, Rotary, Small business groups, Greensboro, NC
I lead discussions about business law, small business legal issues, Artificial Intelligence, and mitigation of legal risks.
Certifications
License to Practice Law in North Carolina
North Carolina Bar
License to Practice Law in New York
New York Bar
Websites & Blogs
Website
Luft Tumlin PLLC
Blog
Trademark & Copyright Blog
Legal Answers
1 Questions Answered
Q. Is "secret sauce" ( "602 - Abandoned-Failure To Respond Or Late Response" ) available to secure? If Yes, how?
A: I agree with the other attorney's analysis, but I would add that it appears that maybe it was abandoned because the applicant did not have an adequate response showing why its mark would not cause confusion with an existing trademark registration for IKE'S DIRTY SECRET SAUCE, which is still active and could cause a problem for a proposed registration for "SECRET SAUCE".
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Contact & Map
Luft Tumlin PLLC
806 Green Valley Road
Suite 200
Greensboro, NC 27408
Telephone: (336) 638-1789
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM (Today)
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed