Nathan A. Evans

Nathan A. Evans is a principal and chair of the Intellectual Property Practice at Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black PLC in Charlottesville, Virginia. A registered patent attorney, he advises businesses on patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, licensing, enforcement, and intellectual property disputes. Evans helps companies protect and monetize innovative ideas while developing practical strategies for portfolio growth, competitive positioning, and the management of legal risks connected to valuable technology and brands.

Evans earned his J.D. from Emory University School of Law and his B.A. from the University of Virginia. His legal education and experience with complex technologies support his ability to analyze inventions, evaluate intellectual property rights, and explain difficult legal issues in practical terms. He is admitted in Virginia and the District of Columbia, before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and before the Fourth and Federal Circuit Courts of Appeals.

Evans handles patent preparation and prosecution, infringement opinions, licensing, enforcement planning, post-grant proceedings, and intellectual property litigation. He has appeared in matters before state and federal courts, the USPTO and Patent Trial and Appeal Board, the U.S. International Trade Commission, and the Federal Circuit. His work spans medical devices, biotechnology, life sciences, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, machine learning, software, telecommunications, electrical and mechanical technologies, consumer products, and pharmaceutical patent disputes.

Nathan A. Evans has served in leadership positions within the Virginia Bar Association’s Intellectual Property Section and has held committee roles focused on U.S. and international patent policy. Virginia Business has recognized him among its Legal Elite for intellectual property work. He also serves as the corporate secretary of CvilleBioHub and remains involved with organizations that support business development and innovation. By combining litigation experience, patent prosecution knowledge, and commercial judgment, Evans helps clients protect intellectual property assets and pursue long-term business objectives.

Law Office Affiliations

• Principal, Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black PLC
• Member, Bar Association of the District of Columbia
• Member, Virginia Bar Association

Licensed State

• Virginia
• District of Columbia

Education

• Emory University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Virginia
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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