About Gregory Thomas

Gregory Thomas Ourada is an attorney at Hill, Kertscher & Wharton, LLP, located at 3350 Riverwood Parkway SE, Suite 800, Atlanta, Georgia. Since 2006, he has been licensed to practice regulation in Georgia, specializing in intellectual estate and business law. His company is understood for excellence in those areas, offering complete legal services to clients. Mr. Ourada earned his Juris Doctor from Georgia State University College of Law in 2006. Prior to his legal education, he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1995. This robust technical background equips him with a unique point of view in handling complicated highbrow property things. Additionally, he holds a Master of Business Administration from Georgia State University, further enhancing his business acumen and legal know-how.

Before embarking on his legal career, Mr. Ourada served for seven years on lively duty within the U.S. Navy as a Surface Warfare Officer. His military knowledge covered deployments within the Middle East and Western Pacific aboard frigates and destroyers, the place he developed his leadership abilities and strategic thinking. Ashore, he used to be a teacher at the Surface Warfare Officers’ School in Newport, Rhode Island, and earned certification as an U.S. Navy Master Training Specialist. This background contributes to his disciplined approach to legal practice. At Hill, Kertscher & Wharton, LLP, Mr.

Ourada specializes in business transactions and highbrow estate matters. His practice encompasses many offerings, which includes agreement bargaining, fairness and debt financing, mergers and acquisitions, and technology licensing. He also provides strategic recommendation on trademark clearance, brand strategy, registration, and enforcement, managing a substantial portfolio of national and worldwide trademarks. As a registered patent attorney with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, he has been admitted as a Patent Agent since 2004 and as a Patent Attorney since 2007. His expertise extends to prosecuting patent applications and offering counsel on patent-associated problems, which includes prior artwork searching and freedom-to-operate analyses. Mr. Ourada's expert achievements have not gone unnoticed.

He has been acknowledged by top-rated attorneys list, being selected for inclusion within the 2026 version, proof of his commitment and skill within the area of law. He is an active member of the American Bar Association and the American Intellectual Property Law Association, further demonstrating his dedication to expert development and legal excellence. Admitted to practice in Georgia and earlier than the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Mr. Ourada continues to serve clients with integrity and talent. For extra data or to contact him, visit Hill, Kertscher & Wharton, LLP's internet site at hkw-regulation.com.

Education

Georgia Institute of Techology

B.A.

Georgia State University College of Law

J.D. (2006)

Accepted Jurisdictions

Georgia

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia U.S. District Court
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit U.S. Circuit Court

Types of Cases Handled

Business Transactions Intellectual Property Patents

Legal Services Scope

Contract Negotiation Equity and Debt Financing Mergers and Acquisitions Technology Licensing Trademark Clearance Brand Strategy Registration Enforcement Patent Prosecution Prior Art Searching Freedom-to-Operate Analyses Enforcement

Professional Associations

Georgia State Bar

has membership 2006 - Current

Office Locations

Main Office

 3350 Riverwood Pkwy SE Suite 800 Atlanta GA 30339