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 OUT OF CONTROL: TCPA Complaints are Up a Whopping 26.2% Through April, 2024–and That’s Not the Half of It by: Eric J. Troutman Indiana Judge Rules Tacos and Burritos are “Sandwiches” by: Food and Drug Law at Keller and Heckman Updated TSCA Inventory Coincides with 2024 CDR Cycle Submission Period by: Lynn L. Bergeson , Carla N. Hutton Private Market Talks: Conversations and Insights on the Private Markets with Private Capital’s Leading Figures [Podcast] by: Peter J. Antoszyk Treasury Department and Other Federal Agencies Issue Statement of Principles Concerning Carbon Credits by: Jacob H. Hupart Upcoming Legal Education Events Jun 26 2024 TSCA Reform — Eight Years Later Jun 18 2024 There Is More to TSCA Reporting Than CDR: TSCA Sections 8(a), (c), (d), and (e) Jun 12 2024 Preparing for HHS’s 340B Administrative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”) Reboot – Lessons from the Field Jun 12 2024 Sponsor’s Role in Regulatory Testing — Complying with GLP Standards Print