John C. Nix

John Nix is a litigation attorney in Holland & Knight's Nashville office. Mr. Nix helps clients navigate a range of complex issues, including intellectual property (IP) and data privacy-related matters.

Mr. Nix handles complex trademark, trade dress, cybersquatting, domain name, copyright and trade secret disputes, with a primary focus on federal and state court litigation and enforcement. He works closely with clients to pursue and develop modern, no-nonsense approaches to IP rights enforcement. He regularly represents clients in inter partes and ex parte proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), as well as in Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy (UDRP) arbitrations before the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and National Arbitration Forum.

Mr. Nix also has significant experience in data privacy litigation, helping to defend companies in high-stakes class action lawsuits arising from cyber incidents.

In addition, Mr. Nix supports clients with trademark and copyright clearance through prosecution in the U.S. and abroad, aiding in the maintenance and management of global IP portfolios. To this end, he regularly advises clients on developing global brand, content and product protection strategies.

Mr. Nix represents clients across all industries, including fashion and luxury goods, food and beverage, software, electronics, telecommunications, consumer products, sports, music and entertainment, among others. As a committee member of the International Trademark Association, Mr. Nix stays up to date on cutting-edge issues involving trademark law.

During law school, Mr. Nix was a dedicated member of the moot court program, competing in four major competitions during his tenure, and he continues his dedication to the program by serving as an alumni coach and judge.