Raleigh, NC – Feedback from Parker Poe's clients and peers led to rankings for the firm and two of its attorneys in the Copyright 1000: The World's Leading Copyright Professionals. Chris Thomas and Sloan Carpenter were ranked in North Carolina.

The Copyright 1000 is the result of months of research by the World Trademark Review involving interviews with hundreds of clients and lawyers. The publication found that Parker Poe combines a "practical, business-focused approach" with deep copyright knowledge, "making it a popular choice for clients operating in technology, education, and the sports and entertainment industries."

The publication highlighted how:

• Chris Thomas "is particularly well regarded for untangling complex ownership and infringement disputes, regularly securing favorable outcomes in cases involving implied licenses and joint authorship."
   
• Sloan Carpenter has "broad experience spanning contentious copyright matters, domain name disputes, and IP-rich commercial transactions, bringing a pragmatic approach to technically challenging issues."

Copyright 1000 identifies the world’s top copyright firms and serves as a guide for those seeking advice in this area, according to the World Trademark Review.

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