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Jake Neu, IP Attorney in Nashville, Tennessee

focused on IP and Trademark

Nashville, TN

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Jake Neu is an attorney based in Nashville, TENNESSEE. The practice focuses on IP and Trademark.

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Nashville, TENNESSEE
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IP · Trademark
  • Handles IP and Trademark matters from Nashville, TENNESSEE.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026).

About Jake Neu: Jake Neu is an attorney based in Nashville, TENNESSEE. The practice focuses on IP and Trademark.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Jake takes on

Jake concentrates on ip and trademark. Each area below outlines the kind of case Jake handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

IP cases in Nashville, Tennessee

Jake takes ip matters in Nashville, Tennessee. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jake agrees to represent you.

Trademark cases in Nashville, Tennessee

Jake takes trademark matters in Nashville, Tennessee. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jake agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Jake Neu — ip lawyer in Nashville

Jake Neu is an attorney based in Nashville, TENNESSEE. The practice focuses on IP and Trademark.

Jake Neu is your attorney for any intellectual property counseling need. Jake’s clients trust him across a wide range of IP matters involving patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets for protecting anything from retail consumer products to software and websites. With this broad background, Jake acts as outside IP general counsel for a number of his clients who do not have an in-house IP counsel. For those with IP counsel, Jake provides advice on the latest strategies for protecting and commercializing a company’s IP.

Relying on his mechanical engineering background, Jake has successfully drafted and prosecuted patents on matters including sporting goods, agricultural devices, consumer laser and lighting devices, devices based on fluid flow and mechanics, and software, while also providing counseling and advice on patentability, infringement review, and competitor analysis. Jake also conducts trademark clearance searches, prosecutes trademarks, monitors client trademark portfolios, and assists with trademark enforcement. In addition, Jake has a broad experience crafting licenses for technology, patents, trademarks, and software for companies ranging from technology start-ups to large retail product manufacturers. Finally, Jake has experience assisting with several patent infringement cases, acting as a subject matter resource for the litigation team and preparing for claim construction, infringement, and invalidity arguments.

How Jake handles ip matters

Jake Neu is your attorney for any intellectual property counseling need. Jake’s clients trust him across a wide range of IP matters involving patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets for protecting anything from retail consumer products to software and websites. With this broad background, Jake acts as outside IP general counsel for a number of his clients who do not have an in-house IP…

The kind of cases Jake takes

Jake reviews new inquiries case-by-case for ip and trademark matters in Nashville and the surrounding Tennessee area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • Vanderbilt University

    J.D. · 2011

  • Rice University

    B.A. · 2008

Jake studied at J.D. in Vanderbilt University and B.A. in Rice University.

Law school and academic background

Jake completed J.D. in Vanderbilt University and B.A. in Rice University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Jake runs in Tennessee is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Jake has received 12 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Trademark Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — in America

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — from 2021-2025 for work in:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Property Law - 2025

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Property Law - 2024

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Property Law - 2023

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Property Law - 2022

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Property Law - 2021

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Property Law

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Trademark Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — in America (2026). Best Lawyers in America — from 2021-2025 for work in: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Property Law - 2025 (2026).

Locations

Jake Neu's office in Nashville

Jake's primary office is at 1221 Broadway, Suite 2400, Nashville, Tennessee, 37203. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

1221 Broadway, Suite 2400

Nashville, Tennessee 37203

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Hiring guide

How to hire Jake Neu — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new ip attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Jake usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Jake charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jake's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Jake will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a ip attorney in Nashville, Tennessee

A short list to run through before you commit: How many ip matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Jake

Jake discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in ip practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every ip matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Jake confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Jake's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many ip practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Jake Neu

  • How much does it cost to hire Jake for a ip case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Jake walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Jake offer a free consultation?

    Jake charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jake's office. Some ip attorneys offer free consults — check Jake's current terms during booking.

  • How long do ip cases in Tennessee typically take?

    Simple ip matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Jake gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Jake take my case if I'm outside Nashville?

    Jake is licensed in Tennessee. Matters governed by Tennessee law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Jake will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Jake?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Jake will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Jake accepting new ip clients right now?

    Jake's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

IP attorneys serving Nashville, Memphis and Knoxville in Tennessee

Jake handles ip matters throughout Tennessee. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified ip attorneys in that community.

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