Chambers USA: Fellers Snider Ranked #1 Law Firm in IP
June 2010
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Ranked First Statewide in Intellectual Property The information below is quoted directly from Chambers USA, 2010 for Intellectual Property-Oklahoma (Band 1):
“The firm has assembled one of the largest and most diverse IP groups in the state. Its expertise in engineering, chemistry, biology and geophysics ensures it has the technical knowledge to handle a range of complex patent prosecutions, as well as trademark applications and infringement litigation. Clients include Oklahoma State University, Sportcraft and Seagate Technology.”
Sources Say: "We often call up Fellers in a hurry to protect our IP interests and it has never missed a deadline. The group provides an excellent service."
KEY INDIVIDUALS:
Tulsa-based R. Alan Weeks, one of the founders of the firm's IP group, is a registered patent attorney who prosecutes patents relating to biomedicine, cosmetics and prosthetics, and sports and leisure. "His most impressive attribute is his ability to make judgment calls without endless 'on the other hand' qualifications," says one client. Dennis Brown, another founding member of the IP group, is a respected senior figure in the field. He is a patent attorney with a background in chemical engineering, having previously worked as a process engineer for a Fortune 500 petrochemical company. Randy McCarthy attracts praise for his interpersonal skills and is highly regarded for his patent prosecution practice, which has an emphasis on software and computer technology matters. He handles a lot of work for Seagate Technology. His father Bill McCarthy is still active in the field and considered "one of the premier IP attorneys past and present." He has an engineering background. Peers recommend Roy Breedlove for the quality of his patent and trademark infringement litigation work.
Fellers, Snider, Blankenship, Bailey & Tippens, P.C.
Ranked Second Statewide in Litigation: General Commercial
The information below is quoted directly from Chambers USA, 2010 for Litigation-General Commercial-Oklahoma (Band 2):
“Depth and quality make this litigation team [at Fellers Snider] one of the strongest in the Southwest. The attorneys act on a broad range of complex commercial matters for a client list that includes United American Insurance, Circle K Stores and AMF Bowling.”
Sources Say: "The attorneys at this firm have vast knowledge, many years of successful practice in all facets of law and the resources and staff to assist with any dispute."
KEY INDIVIDUALS:
"Outstanding in every respect," Terry Tippens is a highly experienced and talented advocate who is "not afraid to go to trial." Work highlights include successfully defending Lewis & Clark Outfitters in a trademark infringement dispute with Lewis N. Clark. Eric Eissenstat is "extremely astute and quick on his feet and has the aura of all top litigators." He has been representing United American Insurance in Arkansas in two class actions and four single-plaintiff lawsuits alleging fraud. Warren Bickford is a fine trial lawyer who is equally talented in criminal defense and complex business litigation. He is "experienced and skilled, both inside and outside the courtroom." Mark Stonecipher is widely praised for his pre-trial preparation. Clients attribute his "legendary record of success" to "simply outworking the opposition." As lead counsel, he recently obtained a settlement on behalf of Capstone Oil in a notable oil and gas case. John Heatly focuses on commercial and securities litigation, civil appeals, bankruptcy law and real estate. Peers commend his abilities, experience and overall demeanor.
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