John Nipp handles litigation matters relating to intellectual property. Such matters include patents, trademarks, copyrights, unfair trade practices, trade secrets, and non-compete agreements. He is a registered patent attorney.

Mr. Nipp has been litigating cases in North Carolina since 1996. His career began as a state prosecutor, where he tried hundreds of bench trials and several jury trials. Prior to joining Summa, Additon & Ashe, P.A., he was a partner with a Charlotte law firm handling a variety of civil litigation matters. He has taken several cases to a jury verdict. In addition, he has experience drafting contracts and other legal documents for technology companies. He has also participated in numerous mediations and arbitrations.