Atty. M. Scott Stevens

Atty. M. Scott Stevens

Scott Stevens is a member of the firm’s Intellectual Property Litigation Group and a registered patent attorney. Mr.

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About M. Scott Stevens at a glance

M. Scott Stevens is a patent and ip attorney based in Charlotte, North Carolina, practicing at Alston & Bird LLP. Admitted to practice in North Carolina, United States, Virginia, United States, and District of Columbia, United States. Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 2003) and University of Virginia (BS). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Charlotte, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Scott Stevens is a member of the firm’s Intellectual Property Litigation Group and a registered patent attorney
  • Mr. Stevens’ practice focuses on patent litigation involving technologies such as telecommunications, chemical processes, pharmaceuticals, cloud computing, and flash memory
  • Mr. Stevens represents clients in Section 337 Investigations before the U.S
  • International Trade Commission, as well as in patent-infringement litigation before various U.S
  • District Courts and the U.S
  • Court of Federal Claims
  • Mr. Stevens has also appeared and argued before the U.S
  • Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
  • Additionally, Mr. Stevens has experience representing companies in trademark, parallel importation, trade secret and copyright litigation before district courts, the International Trade Commission, and the U.S
  • Court of Federal Claims
  • Mr. Stevens has also prosecuted patent applications before the U.S
  • Patent and Trademark Office
  • Mr. Stevens has been recognized in the 2016 and 2015 editions of The Best Lawyers in America for his work in intellectual property and patent litigation

Practice Areas Explained

M. Scott Stevens's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases M. Scott Stevens handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent 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 M. Scott Stevens

Where is M. Scott Stevens's law office located?
M. Scott Stevens's law practice is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The firm is Alston & Bird LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does M. Scott Stevens handle?
M. Scott Stevens focuses on patent, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
Where did M. Scott Stevens go to law school?
M. Scott Stevens earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (BS).
How can I contact M. Scott Stevens for a consultation?
You can contact M. Scott Stevens directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has M. Scott Stevens received?
M. Scott Stevens's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — International Trade and Finance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law.

Education

J.D.
University of Virginia
- 2003
BS
University of Virginia
- In Progress

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — International Trade and Finance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law
- 2026

Bar Admissions

North Carolina, United States
Virginia, United States
District of Columbia, United States

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