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275 Millennium - A Marquis Who’s Who Magazine LAW AND LAW ENFORCEMENT Since 2009, Paul F. Pedigo has excelled as the managing attorney of his eponymously named law firm, Pedigo Law Firm PLLC, located in Charlotte, North Carolina. Through his work, he specializes in intellectual property law and management, where he has helped his clients protect their properties across over 70 countries and within such industries as biotechnology, machinery, medical devices, chemicals, pharmaceuticals and life sciences, among others. Earlier in his career, Mr. Pedigo served as an associate with Leydig, Volt & Mayer Ltd., associate to partner with Bell, Seltzer, Park & Gibson P.A., and group leader with the Chemical and Pharmaceutical Patent Solicitation Group of Alston + Bird, LLP. Prior to commencing his current role, he was partner with Summa, Addition & Ashe P.A. Highly educated, Mr. Pedigo holds several advanced degrees. He received a BA in English, with a minor in philosophy and significant coursework in anthropology and biology from Vanderbilt University in 1976, followed by a BE in chemical engineering in 1980. Five years later, he earned a JD from Loyola University Chicago School of Law. He was subsequently admitted to practice law in the States of Illinois and North Carolina and was registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Demonstrating versatility in his profession, Mr. Pedigo has also written several patents within the field of poly (ethylene glycol) chemistry, such as U.S. Patent No. 5,932,462, which is a pegylated alpha interferon branded as PEGASYS®. Additionally, he contributed to his community through the board of directors of the Mecklenburg County Bar and the Access to Justice Campaigns’ Habitat for Humanity houses, as well as the committee on ministry for the Presbytery of Charlotte. Mr. Pedigo has been recognized as an AV Rated Attorney via MartindaleHubbell since 2001 and was honored among the North Carolina Legal Elite on five occasions. He attributes his success to his thorough, high-quality work in patents and his understanding of his clients’ concerns. He intends to continue focusing clients on IP due diligence requirements for emerging technology companies and investors. Visit https://www.pedigolawfirm.com. PAUL F. PEDIGO MANAGING ATTORNEY Pedigo Law Firm PLLC Charlotte, NC

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