Recognized for prosecuting patents before the USPTO and globally, Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP handles hundreds of client files from startups to major companies. Co-head Cory Fisher advises on patent portfolio development across AI, manufacturing, financial services, and consumer products. Co-head Trent Webb has extensive experience in litigation involving patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. Keith Bae advises on patent preparation, prosecution, and strategy across software, telecom, electrical, and mechanical technologies, including AI and blockchain. Elena McFarland is skilled in preparing and prosecuting patents, delivering cutting-edge inventions to a major mobile network. Clint Newton represents household brands in trademark matters before the TTAB. Leonard Searcy secures patent, trademark, and copyright protection domestically and internationally. All partners mentioned are based in Kansas City, Missouri.
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‘Everything they do is good and of high quality.'
'Cory Fisher is a fantastic communicator and project manager, with a personal desire to see the client succeed.'
'High priority on client service and communication. Deep bench in terms of technical expertise and industry experience.'
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Practice head
Trent Webb; Cory Fisher
Other key lawyers
Keith Bae; Elena McFarland; Clint Newton; Leonard Searcy