Law firm Novak Druce Connolly Bove + Quigg has opened an office in California and appointed an intellectual property specialist as its managing partner.
George Fountain will head the office, in Santa Ana. Fountain joins Novak Druce from law firm Fountain Law Group.
He has assisted hi-tech companies and individuals with acquiring and protecting their IP portfolios.
Gregory Novak, managing partner of Novak Druce, said: “We were fortunate to be approached by the Fountain Law Group’s George Fountain to join Novak Druce and deliver to us an ability to better serve our existing clients.”
Novak Druce now has 11 offices across the US.