Scott Amy

Scott Amy is a partner with extensive experience in intellectual property litigation. He represents national and international clients in high-stakes disputes involving patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and unfair competition in both state and federal courts. In addition to his courtroom practice, he advises businesses on intellectual property strategy, licensing, due diligence, and enforcement, helping clients protect and maximize the value of their innovations and creative assets.

Scott earned his J.D., magna cum laude, from the University of Georgia School of Law in 2004. During law school, he served on the editorial board of the Georgia Law Review and had his case note published. He holds a B.A., cum laude with high honors, in Biology and Environmental Studies from Middlebury College, where he developed a strong foundation in science that informs his intellectual property work. Before law school, he worked as a research associate at Emory University’s Center for Molecular Medicine, co-authoring published scientific articles.

Scott began his legal career at Alston & Bird LLP, where he spent over eight years in the intellectual property litigation, trademark, and copyright groups. He then practiced for more than a decade at a leading intellectual property boutique, handling a wide range of disputes for clients across industries such as life sciences, consumer products, mechanical, and chemical technologies. His practice combines litigation strength with practical counseling for businesses navigating complex IP challenges.

Licensed to practice in Georgia, Scott Amy represents clients in federal courts nationwide, including the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and multiple U.S. district courts. An active member of the Atlanta Bar Association Intellectual Property Section and the State Bar of Georgia Intellectual Property Law Section, Scott combines deep litigation experience with practical, strategic counseling. He is widely recognized as a trusted advocate in intellectual property law, helping clients protect and enforce their IP rights in a competitive marketplace.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Perilla Knox & Hildebrandt LLP
• Former Partner, Thomas Horstemeyer, LLP
• Former Attorney, Alston & Bird LLP
• Member, Atlanta Bar Association, Intellectual Property Section
• Member, State Bar of Georgia, IP Law Section

Licensed State

• Georgia

Education

• University of Georgia School of Law
  Juris Doctor (J.D.)
• Middlebury College
  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

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