News
MAY 2019
Pirkey Barber Prevails on Appeal in the Eleventh Circuit for its Client Anastasia Beverly Hills, Inc.
May 3, 2019
Pirkey Barber PLLC successfully defended a trial judgment for its client, Anastasia Beverly Hills, Inc., in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Pirkey Barber member Travis Wimberly authored the appellate brief and orally argued the case to the Eleventh Circuit. The dispute involved Anastasia’s use of the words Hard Candy as a makeup shade name. A Miami-based …
APRIL 2019
Three Pirkey Barber Attorneys Named 2019 Texas Rising Stars By Super Lawyers
April 23, 2019
Pirkey Barber is proud to announce that member Travis Wimberly and associates Alexandra H. Bistline and Tyson Smith have been selected for inclusion in the 2019 Texas Super Lawyers’ Rising Stars Magazine® (a Thomson Reuters publication). This is the third year that Travis has received this prestigious honor and the first year that Alex and Tyson have been recognized as …
MARCH 2019
Bill Barber Appointed as Chair of Trademark Public Advisory Committee
March 19, 2019
Pirkey Barber Member, Bill Barber has been appointed to Chair of the Trademark Public Advisory Committee (“TPAC”). TPAC is a statutorily created committee that reviews the policies, goals, performance, budget, and user fees of trademark operations and advises the United States Patent and Trademark Office on these matters. The 2019 members of TPAC include: William G. Barber, Member at Pirkey …
Pirkey Barber Recognized Again Among Top Trademark Law Firms
March 13, 2019
Pirkey Barber PLLC was named one of the top firms in the country for trademark law in the 2019 edition of World Trademark Review’s WTR 1000. The firm achieved Silver status nationally and was one of just two firms to receive the top Gold ranking for the State of Texas. The Northern Virginia office ranked in the Bronze tier for …
FEBRUARY 2019
Travis Wimberly Recognized as a Rising Star by Managing Intellectual Property
February 20, 2019
Pirkey Barber Member, Travis Wimberly has been recognized in the inaugural edition of Managing Intellectual Property’s Rising Stars. This publication highlights some of the best performing Intellectual Property practitioners who have contributed to the success of their firms and clients. Rising Stars typically have less than 10 years of post-qualification experience but individuals with over 10 years of experience may …
Texas Bar Foundation Elects Anna Kuhn and Wendy Larson as Fellows
February 4, 2019
Pirkey Barber Members, Anna Kuhn and Wendy Larson have been elected to membership in the Fellows of the Texas Bar Foundation. Members of the Texas Bar Foundation are an elite group referred to as Fellows. Each year the top one-third of one percent are invited to become Fellows of the Texas Bar Foundation. Selection is based on an outstanding record …
JANUARY 2019
Pirkey Barber Adds Two New Members, Anna Kuhn and Travis Wimberly
January 16, 2019
Pirkey Barber PLLC is pleased to announce that attorneys Anna Kuhn and Travis Wimberly have been named as its latest members effective January 1, 2019. For 20 years, Anna Kuhn’s practice has focused on trademark selection and clearance, U.S. and international trademark registration, rights policing and enforcement, and domain name and internet issues. She represents clients in registration matters before the U.S. …
Pirkey Barber Joins the Minority Corporate Counsel Association
January 8, 2019
Pirkey Barber is proud to be an active member of the Minority Corporate Counsel Association (“MCCA”) and is committed to furthering the mission of the organization. The MCCA is a valued partner and the Creating Pathways to Diversity conference is a unique event offering the opportunity to hear from, and discuss with, in-house and outside counsel the opportunities, challenges, and …
DECEMBER 2018
U.S. News – Best Lawyers® Awards Pirkey Barber Tier 1 Rankings in Trademark Law, Copyright Law and IP Litigation in the Austin Metropolitan Area for the Fifth Consecutive Year
December 4, 2018
Pirkey Barber is proud to have been honored once again with the highest ranking for the Austin area in the 2019 Edition of US News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” by Woodward/White, Inc. The publication ranked the firm as “Tier 1” in the Austin area in three practice areas: Trademark Law, Copyright Law, and Litigation – Intellectual Property Law. …
NOVEMBER 2018
Pirkey Barber Adds Two New Attorneys, Dan Noonan and Giulio Yaquinto
November 16, 2018
Pirkey Barber PLLC is pleased to announce that attorneys Dan Noonan and Giulio Yaquinto have joined the firm. Mr. Noonan’s practice focuses on oversight and protection of trademarks, copyrights, and domain names. He counsels his clients regarding protection in joint ventures, acquisitions, sponsorship agreements, and related transactional issues. Mr. Noonan represents clients in registration matters before the U.S. Patent and …