Enisha Smith

Associate

As a patent attorney with a passion for innovation and technology, Enisha is committed to helping clients grow and succeed through comprehensive intellectual property (IP) solutions. Enisha has successfully prosecuted numerous patents across various electrical and computer engineering domains, including:

  • Telecommunications
  • Semiconductors
  • Power systems
  • Consumer electronics
  • Artificial intelligence (AI)
  • Machine learning

Enisha’s interest in patents sparked during her participation in the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Certified Patent Clinic while pursuing her J.D. at North Carolina Central University School of Law. After completing her J.D., Enisha returned to North Carolina A&T State University to pursue a second Bachelor of Science degree, this time in Electrical Engineering. Throughout her academic career, she seized numerous internship and employment opportunities, accumulating several years of experience in patent preparation and prosecution across diverse technology sectors.

Today, Enisha focuses on a broad spectrum of technology areas, leveraging her dual background in law and electrical engineering to provide experienced counsel in IP matters. With a background in electrical engineering and deep experience in patent prosecution, she excels in empowering startups, established businesses, and individual inventors seeking to protect their innovations.

Outside of work, Enisha enjoys staying active through workout activities and spending time outdoors hiking and walking trails. She also values quality time with family and enjoys traveling to experience new cultures.

Education

J.D., cum laude, North Carolina Central University School of Law

B.S., Electrical Engineering, North Carolina A&T State University

B.S., summa cum laude, Criminal Justice, North Carolina A&T State University

Professional and Community Affiliations
  • Capital City Lawyer's Association, Member; Black Lawyer's Ball, Capital City Lawyer's Association Planning Committee, 2024

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