Harper & Bates LLP is pleased to announce the promotion of Laura Brock to partner of the firm. With more than 18 years of dedicated experience in intellectual property law, Laura counsels U.S. and international clients in all aspects of trademark clearance, prosecution, and enforcement. She is known for developing creative strategies to help individuals…
Harper & Bates LLP is pleased to announce the addition of associate Serene Zidan to the firm’s intellectual property and litigation groups. Serene’s practice focuses primarily on drafting and prosecuting domestic and foreign patent applications, assisting with intellectual property portfolio management, analyzing patentability and clearance issues, and conducting due diligence investigations. She also supports the…
We are proud to share that Jordyn Hendrix has been recognized by Texas Super Lawyers as a 2025 Rising Star. Jordyn is an intellectual property attorney who advises clients on building and maintaining their trademark and copyright portfolios, protecting their rights through enforcement, and resolving IP and commercial related disputes. She has also handled a…
Harper & Bates is pleased to announce that three attorneys have been included in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® . Shannon Bates has been recognized by her peers for her high caliber work in Litigation – Intellectual Property, Litigation – Patent, Patent Law, Trademark Law, and Trade Secrets Law. Scott Harper…
We are thrilled to welcome attorney Tamera Bennett as a new partner at Harper & Bates LLP. With an impressive track record and a wealth of experience in trademark, copyright and entertainment law, Tamera brings a fresh perspective and invaluable expertise to our team. “Helping the people she can help the most” is her mission…
For over 40 years, Best Lawyers has been esteemed by both legal professionals and the public as a premier benchmark for legal integrity and distinction in the United States. Consequently, being recognized by Best Lawyers is a testament to exceptional practice. Harper & Bates is pleased to announce recognition received by the following attorneys: Shannon…
Harper & Bates is pleased to announce that it has earned three rankings in the 2023 “Best Law Firm” rankings from U.S. News & World Report Best Lawyers. In the Dallas market, the firm earned a prestigious Tier 1 ranking in Trademark Law, Litigation – Intellectual Property, and Insurance Law. The firm also earned local Tier…
Harper & Bates is pleased to announce that it has earned three rankings in the 2022 “Best Law Firm” rankings from U.S. News & World Report Best Lawyers. In the Dallas market, the firm earned a prestigious Tier 1 ranking in Litigation – Intellectual Property. The firm also earned local Tier 2 rankings in two practice…
Harper & Bates is pleased to announce partners Shannon Bates, Scott Harper and Chris Kilgore have each been named 2021 Texas Super Lawyers. Both Bates and Harper were recognized by Super Lawyers for their work in intellectual property law. Kilgore was honored in aviation and aerospace. With the publication of the 2021 list, Bates celebrates a decade of being ranked by Texas Super Lawyers.…
Harper & Bates LLP is pleased to announce partner Shannon Bates has been elected to serve as President of the Honorable Barbara M.G. Lynn American Inn of Court, which held its annual kickoff meeting on August 23. Bates first joined the Lynn Inn as a Barrister when the organization was founded. She returned as a Master of…