About Cole

Cole focuses his practice on intellectual property litigation, primarily patent litigation. His practice involves a variety of technologies – including mechanical, medical, electrical, and computer devices, pharmaceuticals, and consumer products.

At Vanderbilt University Law School, Cole was editor-in-chief of the Vanderbilt Journal of Entertainment and Technology Law. Before attending Vanderbilt, Cole worked as an engineer, consulting utilities on their pipeline needs.

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Admissions and credentials

  • District of Columbia
  • US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

Education

  • Vanderbilt University Law School
    JD, Order of the Coif, 2023
  • Loyola Marymount University
    BSE, Mechanical Engineering, magna cum laude, 2015

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