Atty. Dickson M. "Dick" Lupo

Atty. Dickson M. "Dick" Lupo

As an intellectual property attorney with more than 30 years of experience, Dick Lupo focuses his practice on intellectual property and technology transactional matters. Heavily involved in a variety of intellectual property and transactional matters for emerging-market companies as well as established businesses, Dick provides sophisticated IP counsel to diverse clients in wide-ranging industries, including: Financial services Heavy industrial manufacturing Internet applications Computer software Construction Dick is heavily involved in a wide variety of business transactions that have an IP

Charlotte Charlotte 41 yrs experience 41 year
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About Dickson M. "Dick" Lupo at a glance

Dickson M. "Dick" Lupo is a trademark, copyright, and ip attorney based in Charlotte, North Carolina, practicing at Moore & Van Allen PLLC. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1985). Educated at Wake Forest University (J.D., 1985) and North Carolina State University (BS, 1979). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Copyright Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law (2026). Serands clients in Charlotte, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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As an intellectual property attorney with more than 30 years of experience, Dick Lupo focuses his practice on intellectual property and technology transactional matters.

Heavily involved in a variety of intellectual property and transactional matters for emerging-market companies as well as established businesses, Dick provides sophisticated IP counsel to diverse clients in wide-ranging industries, including:

  • Financial services
  • Heavy industrial manufacturing
  • Internet applications
  • Computer software
  • Construction

Dick is heavily involved in a wide variety of business transactions that have an IP or technology component. He often represents clients in sophisticated patent license arrangements as well as license arrangements involving other types of proprietary property.

He also assists his clients in product planning, design, protection and implementation through cooperation with design teams and others in the product development process. He is well versed in the issues arising from transactions involving joint development of intellectual property and other proprietary rights.

Dick also has extensive experience litigating patent, trademark, trade secret and copyright disputes across a spectrum of technologies.

He is registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Practice Areas Explained

Dickson M. "Dick" Lupo's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Dickson M. "Dick" Lupo handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trademark Law

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Copyright Law

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Charlotte are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Dickson M. "Dick" Lupo

Where is Dickson M. "Dick" Lupo's law office located?
Dickson M. "Dick" Lupo's law practice is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The firm is Moore & Van Allen PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Dickson M. "Dick" Lupo handle?
Dickson M. "Dick" Lupo focuses on trademark, copyright, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Dickson M. "Dick" Lupo practiced law?
Dickson M. "Dick" Lupo has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Dickson M. "Dick" Lupo go to law school?
Dickson M. "Dick" Lupo earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (BS, 1979).
How can I contact Dickson M. "Dick" Lupo for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Dickson M. "Dick" Lupo received?
Dickson M. "Dick" Lupo's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Copyright Law; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property; Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law; Best Lawyers in America — Trademark Law; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:.

Education

J.D.
Wake Forest University
- 1985
BS
North Carolina State University
- 1979

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Copyright Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trademark Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Technology Law
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Trademark Law (Charlotte)
- 2020

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 1985

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