Christopher T. Smedley
Partner, Stockwell & Smedley, PSC
Of Counsel, Stevens & Showalter, LLP
Professional Experience
Chris Smedley is a partner at Stockwell & Smedley, PSC, in Lexington, Kentucky, and is of counsel to Stevens and Showalter, LLP. Chris concentrates his practice in the areas of trademarks, copyrights, franchising, licensing, and related business matters. He has substantial experience in obtaining trademarks for clients and assisting clients with enforcing their intellectual property rights. He also has substantial experience in assisting clients with business matters related to intellectual property, like franchising and licensing. Chris worked for The Horwitz Law Firm in Crescent Springs, Kentucky from 1999 to 2002, working on trademark matters and general corporate law matters.
Education
- B.A. in Political Science, Transylvania University, 1996
- J.D., Northern Kentucky University, Salmon P. Chase College of Law, 1999
Bar Admissions
- Kentucky, 1999
- Ohio, 2009 (pending)
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky
Professional Associations
- Kentucky State Bar Association
- Ohio State Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- International Trademark Association