News
MARCH 2023
Pirkey Barber and Steve Meleen Finalists for Multiple 2023 Managing IP Awards
March 2, 2023
Pirkey Barber and Steve Meleen, member of the firm, have been shortlisted for several national and regional 2023 Managing IP awards. These awards are recognized as the most widely respected IP law firm awards in the legal industry. The selection process is extensive, acknowledging companies and individuals who have made significant contributions to the field. Pirkey Barber has been named …
FEBRUARY 2023
The World Trademark Review’s WTR 1000 Recognizes 19 Pirkey Barber Attorneys
February 9, 2023
Pirkey Barber is proud to announce its recognition as one of the top intellectual property firms in the United States in the 2023 World Trademark Review’s WTR 1000 Rankings. The firm received a Gold ranking Nationwide, Gold ranking in Texas, and Bronze ranking in the D.C. Metro area, and was recognized as “one of the most sophisticated practices in the …
JANUARY 2023
Emily Poole Named Member of Pirkey Barber
January 24, 2023
Pirkey Barber is pleased to announce the promotion of Emily Poole to the membership of the firm, effective January 1, 2023. Emily is a talented and experienced attorney who focuses on global trademark prosecution and enforcement. Emily advises clients of all sizes, from startups to large corporations, on domestic and international clearance and registration, portfolio management and protection, and enforcing …
Josh Burke, Brandon Ress, Braden Darville, and Ryan Miller Join Pirkey Barber
January 19, 2023
Pirkey Barber, a prominent trademark law firm, welcomes four new attorneys to its internationally recognized team. Josh Burke and Brandon Ress join as Senior Counsel, while Braden Darville and Ryan Miller join as Associates. Brandon Ress and Joshua Burke bring a unique blend of legal expertise to Pirkey Barber with their wealth of experience and knowledge in all aspects of …
AUGUST 2022
Best Lawyers® 2023 Names Alicia Morris Groos and Michael Metteauer ‘Lawyers of the Year’ in Austin, Recognizes 14 Pirkey Barber Attorneys
August 18, 2022
Pirkey Barber attorneys had another strong showing in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America for their exceptional work in intellectual property law. Two Pirkey Barber lawyers were recognized as “Lawyer of the Year” with 12 more named “Best Lawyers.” According to Best Lawyers, recognition is based on a rigorous peer-review survey comprising more than 12.2 million confidential …
Pirkey Barber Secures Trial Win for Dryshod International, LLC
August 4, 2022
Pirkey Barber members Travis Wimberly, Alex Bistline, and Steve Meleen secured a complete victory at trial for firm client Dryshod International, LLC, a premium waterproof footwear brand, in a long-running copyright and trademark dispute. Haas Outdoors, Inc., one of the country’s largest creators of camouflage patterns for hunting and other apparel, filed the litigation against Dryshod. The case lasted over …
JUNE 2022
Pirkey Barber’s Sweet 16
June 28, 2022
Last week, on June 19th, Pirkey Barber celebrated its 16th year in business. Founded in 2006 by Louis Pirkey, Bill Barber, and Steve Meleen, Pirkey Barber has grown from 3 attorneys to 38 attorneys making it one of the largest firms in the United States focusing on the fields of trademark and copyright law. Pirkey Barber represents some of the …
Pirkey Barber Attorneys Earn Top Rankings in USA and Texas in 2022 Chambers Directory
June 9, 2022
In the 2022 edition of Chambers and Partners, Pirkey Barber again earned rankings that place the firm and seven of its attorneys among the best IP law practitioners in Texas and across the United States. Each year, Chambers and Partners, one of the world’s most widely respected legal publications, identifies leading practitioners and law firms in the U.S. and worldwide …
Pirkey Barber Attorneys Earn Top Individual Rankings in 2022 IP Stars
June 7, 2022
Eight Pirkey Barber attorneys have once again earned high individual rankings in the annual IP Stars directory published by Managing Intellectual Property. These rankings affirm Pirkey Barber’s standing as a top firm nationwide in trademark, copyright, and unfair competition law. Pirkey Barber’s eight IP Star placements: Wendy Larson and Steve Meleen both earned Texas IP Star recognition for the tenth …
Four From Pirkey Barber Named 2022 World IP Review Leaders
June 2, 2022
Pirkey Barber is pleased to announce Alex Bistline, Steve Meleen, Lou Pirkey, and Shannon Vale have been acknowledged as IP leaders in the 2022 World IP Review – upholding the firm’s strong annual showing since the 2015 inception of this prominent directory. This recognition is a testament to the tenacity of these practitioners who have provided the highest quality trademark …