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 and businesses protect their brands. “I am so pleased and enthusiastic about this new role,” Brock said. “It has been a privilege to work alongside the Harper & Bates team, and I am honored to continue serving clients in this expanded capacity.”
Laura coordinates the international prosecution and management of clients’ global trademark portfolios, working closely with foreign associates worldwide. She also handles administrative trademark disputes, including oppositions, cancellations, and domain name disputes; negotiates IP contracts, including coexistence and licensing agreements; and has assisted in trademark litigation matters throughout her career.
“Laura has been a valuable member of the Harper & Bates LLP team since 2017 and has consistently demonstrated her commitment to providing excellent service to the firm’s clients,” said H&B partner Shannon Bates. “We could not be happier to elevate Laura to partnership in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the firm, and the significant role she will continue to play.”
“We are very proud to welcome Laura as a partner in the firm,” said Scott Harper, partner at H&B. “This appointment is well deserved. Laura is an outstanding and highly respected attorney whose work reflects the H&B philosophy of delivering exceptional service to our clients.”