Atty. Michael D. Murphy

Atty. Michael D. Murphy

Mr. Michael D.

Cary Cary 22 Years Experience 22 year
Call (984) 500-2035

Profile Summary

About Michael D. Murphy at a glance

Michael D. Murphy is a patent, trademark, copyright, ip, and litigation attorney based in Cary, North Carolina. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Admitted to practice in North Carolina registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2004) and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina and Tenth Judicial District (2004). Educated at North Carolina Central University School of Law (J.D., 2004) and West Virginia Institute of Technology (B.S.E.E., 1991). Active member of North Carolina State and North Carolina Bar Associations Triangle Intellectual Property Law Association. Serves clients in Cary, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Michael D. Murphy is a lawyer practicing patents, copyright law, trademark and 4 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.S.E.E. degree from West Virginia Institute of Technology in 1991, and has been licensed for 22 years
  • Michael practices in Cary, NC

Practice Areas Explained

Michael D. Murphy's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael D. Murphy handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

Michael D. Murphy is one of 18,874 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in North Carolina →

Trademark Law

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Copyright Law

Michael D. Murphy is one of 15,929 copyright attorneys indexed nationally. Browse copyright attorneys in North Carolina →

Intellectual Property

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

Michael D. Murphy is one of 94,505 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in North Carolina →

Civil Litigation

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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 Cary 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 venue, 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 Michael D. Murphy

Where is Michael D. Murphy's law office located?
Michael D. Murphy's law practice is located in Cary, North Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael D. Murphy handle?
Michael D. Murphy focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Michael D. Murphy practiced law?
Michael D. Murphy has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did Michael D. Murphy go to law school?
Michael D. Murphy earned their education at (J.D., 2004); (B.S.E.E., 1991).
How can I contact Michael D. Murphy for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
North Carolina Central University School of Law
- 2004
B.S.E.E.
West Virginia Institute of Technology
- 1991

Bar Admissions

North Carolina registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2004
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina and Tenth Judicial District
Admitted: 2004

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