Business Law

At Coffield Heedy Kilgore, we help entrepreneurs, owners, and investors build, run, and grow businesses in Asheville, the US, and across the globe.

Your Ideas Have Real Value

Whether it is a new product, a unique process, or a brand you have worked hard to build, intellectual property is at the core of innovation and business growth.

Maybe you have developed a new piece of technology and want to protect it before pitching investors. Maybe you have created a name and logo for your business and want to make sure no one else can use them. Or maybe you are growing fast and need a plan to safeguard your brand, your ideas, and your competitive edge.

We are here to help you move forward with a strategy — not guesswork. Our intellectual property attorneys are licensed to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), and we offer clear legal solutions that connect your IP to your larger business goals.

Trademark Services

A trademark is a word, symbol, name, or device, or some combinations of these things, that is used in connection with goods or services to identify the source of those goods or services.

Trademarks are source identifiers that inform consumers who has provided particular goods. A service mark is used in connection with services, but both service marks and trademarks are generally referred to as "trademarks." A trademark or service mark can serve to distinguish the source of goods or services of one party from those of other parties, which becomes part of the goodwill of a business.

What we offer:

Trademark Searching
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Trademark Application
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Preparation and Prosecution
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Trademark Watch Services
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Trademark Agreements
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Affidavits of Continued Use and Incontestability
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Renewals

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Patent Services

A patent provides the owner with the right to prevent others from making, using, offering to sell or selling the patented invention for a certain period of time, depending on the type of patent. We help inventors and businesses secure patents and manage the process from start to finish.

What we offer:

Patentability analysis

Filing provisional and non-provisional applications

Patent prosecution and long-term portfolio support

From solo inventors to growing companies, we help clients protect what sets them apart — and add real value to their work.

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Whether you are forming your first LLC or managing the legal side of a growing operation, we offer tailored, transactional legal services with a focus on clarity, efficiency and long-term value.

Start Here. Scale Confidently.

You have a vision, and we're here to provide the legal support you need to make it happen, no matter where you are in the world. Whether you are launching something new or refining an existing business, there’s a legal structure behind every successful venture. And that’s where we come in.

We work with businesses at every stage — from early planning and entity formation to investor agreements, regulatory compliance, and contract drafting. Our clients range from solo entrepreneurs to family-owned companies to fast-growing firms looking for steady legal support.

You do not need a full-time legal department to operate like one. You just need a trusted advisor who knows the terrain.

What Is Involved in Business Law?

Entity Formation and Structuring: LLC, corporation, partnership — we will help you choose the right business structure and file the necessary documentation. We also advise on shareholder agreements, operating agreements, and corporate governance from the start.

Contracts and Transactions: We draft, review, and negotiate contracts that protect your business — including vendor agreements, service contracts, commercial leases, and independent contractor agreements. We help you think ahead, not just sign on the dotted line.

Ongoing Counsel for Established Businesses: Legal needs do not stop once your business is up and running. We provide ongoing, relationship-based legal support for companies locally, nationally, and internationally. Whether you need to bring on a new partner, respond to an employee issue, or renegotiate a contract, we’re here when you need us.

Supporting Business Owners, Not Just Businesses

Many of our small business clients are also our estate planning clients — because your business is part of your legacy. We help owners plan for leadership transitions, family ownership, and business continuity in the years ahead.

When Things Get Complex, We Stay Focused on Your Business Goals

Tax-Informed Legal Strategy: From entity selection to revenue structuring, we help clients make smart, tax-efficient choices.

Mergers, Acquisitions, and Investment: Looking to buy, sell, or scale through outside investment? We regularly support clients through mergers and acquisitions, investor negotiations, and due diligence. You will get experienced counsel that sees both the fine print and the big picture.

Let us Build Something That Lasts

Whether you are starting a new venture or managing a growing operation, we’re here to help you navigate the legal side of business — clearly and confidently. Reach out to our Asheville office today to meet with a business law attorney. We will sit down, get to know your goals, and find clear legal solutions that move your business forward.

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