John T. Kivus
Contact Information
1330 St. Mary's St., Ste. 460
Raleigh, NC 27605
Direct Dial: (919) 948-3849
Main Line: (919) 829-7394
Facsimile: (919) 829-7396
John Kivus is a former software engineer turned attorney. John's experience as a software developer includes work with Amdocs, AT&T, Motricity, and NetApp, where he worked on projects for many large clients, including Bank of America, Costco, and DirecTV. John's technology background is a significant asset in his legal work in the areas of intellectual property and commercial litigation, including counseling clients on the interplay between complex technical and legal issues. In addition to litigation and dispute resolution, John also handles intellectual property licensing, and trademark and copyright registrations.
While in law school, John worked as a research assistant for professors on projects involving intellectual property and business law. His work included an empirical study of copyright publication and an amicus brief dealing with the gene patentability. John also served on the North Carolina Journal of Law & Technology, as a staff writer, published author, and as the journal's Online Editor.
John's community activities include volunteering with the North Carolina Lawyers for Entrepreneurs Assistance Program, which provides pro bono legal services to low-wealth entrepreneurs and business owners in North Carolina.
John is a native of Maine. He currently lives in Durham.
Education:
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Law, J.D., 2011
- Clemson University, magna cum laude, 2003, Calhoun Scholar
Bar Admissions:
- North Carolina State Courts
Professional Associations:
- North Carolina Bar Association
