Atty. Michele M. Glessner

Atty. Michele M. Glessner

Registered to practice before the USPTO and backed with industry experience in engineering, Michele manages and counsels both consumer-oriented and tech-focused clients on trademark, copyright and other intellectual property issues. She uses her skills in Arabic and French to tap into a global network of associates to effectively represent international clients with their various IP needs.

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Profile Summary

About Michele M. Glessner at a glance

Michele M. Glessner is a trademark and ip attorney based in Charlotte, North Carolina, practicing at Moore & Van Allen PLLC. Admitted to practice in North Carolina, North Carolina. Educated at University of Notre Dame (J.D., 2006). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Trademark Law (2026), and Lawyer of the Year — Patent Law (Charlotte) (2025). Serands clients in Charlotte, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Registered to practice before the USPTO and backed with industry experience in engineering, Michele manages and counsels both consumer-oriented and tech-focused clients on trademark, copyright and other intellectual property issues
  • She uses her skills in Arabic and French to tap into a global network of associates to effectively represent international clients with their various IP needs
  • Michele Glessner is a member in Moore & Van Allen's Intellectual Property group
  • She concentrates her practice on trademark and copyright portfolio management and counseling clients on filing, use, and enforcement strategies worldwide
  • In the 2024 edition of the World Trademark Review 1000: The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals, Michele is recognized by the publication for her “swift replies, pragmatic approach and problem-solving capabilities” and is ranked silver in North Carolina
  • An experienced patent attorney and registered before the U.S
  • Patent and Trademark Office, Michele also advises clients on various patent matters, including utility and design patent prosecution, freedom-to-practice, and patent portfolio analysis, particularly in the mechanical and electromechanical arts
  • Michele earned her J.D., magna cum laude, from the University of Notre Dame in 2006
  • She received her B.S., cum laude, in mechanical engineering from Cornell University in 1999
  • Before attending law school, Michele was a product engineer for an industrial gases and chemicals company and earned her engineer-in-training certification
  • Michele is a fluent speaker of Egyptian Arabic and has a foundation in classical Arabic, both written and spoken
  • In addition, she is proficient in French

Practice Areas Explained

Michele M. Glessner's Areas of Practice

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

Trademark 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 Michele M. Glessner

Where is Michele M. Glessner's law office located?
Michele M. Glessner'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 Michele M. Glessner handle?
Michele M. Glessner focuses on trademark, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
Where did Michele M. Glessner go to law school?
Michele M. Glessner earned their education at (J.D., 2006).
How can I contact Michele M. Glessner for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Michele M. Glessner received?
Michele M. Glessner's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law; Best Lawyers in America — Trademark Law; Lawyer of the Year — Patent Law (Charlotte); Lawyer of the Year — Trademark Law (Charlotte); Lawyer of the Year — Trademark Law (Charlotte).

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Notre Dame
- 2006

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trademark Law
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Patent Law (Charlotte)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Trademark Law (Charlotte)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Trademark Law (Charlotte)
- 2022
Lawyer of the Year — Patent Law (Charlotte)
- 2019

Bar Admissions

North Carolina, North Carolina

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