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Where Ideas Matter
Dunlap Codding is not just a law firm; it is an institution in the world of intellectual property. Founded in 1957, it holds the distinction of being Oklahoma’s original IP firm and remains the region’s largest and most versatile boutique practice dedicated to this field. Headquartered in the historic Film Row district, the firm is known for its philosophy that ‘Ideas Matter.’ They serve a global clientele, ranging from solo inventors and local artists to Fortune 500 companies, helping them protect the innovations that drive the future.
Comprehensive IP Protection
Dunlap Codding offers a depth of expertise that few firms can match, with a team of attorneys who possess diverse scientific and technical backgrounds. Their practice areas cover the entire lifecycle of intellectual property:
- Patents: conducting rigorous prior art searches, drafting complex applications, and prosecuting patents across mechanical, electrical, and chemical disciplines.
- Trademarks & Branding: helping businesses select strong marks and managing global portfolios to ensure brand integrity.
- Copyrights: Registering and enforcing rights for software, literature, music, and visual arts.
- Litigation: A powerhouse litigation team ready to defend clients’ rights in federal courts and before the USPTO.
- Technology Law: Advising on licensing, technology transfer, and trade secrets.
A Community Hub
Uniquely, Dunlap Codding is as committed to the community as it is to the courtroom. Their headquarters features a celebrated community event space that is frequently made available to non-profits and creative organizations. This reflects the firm’s core value of connectivity-bringing dreamers and doers together. The building itself is a landmark of adaptive reuse, embodying the firm’s innovative spirit. With additional offices in Austin, Chicago, and Washington D.C., they offer the resources of a national firm with the personal touch of a local partner.
If you have an idea that needs protection, trust the firm that has been safeguarding Oklahoma’s innovation for over 65 years. Contact Dunlap Codding today.
Specializing In
Patent Litigation, Trademark Law, Technology Licensing, Trade Secrets, Copyright Registration
Address & Location
Situated in the creative and historic Film Row district of downtown Oklahoma City.
Building Location
The firm’s headquarters is a beautifully converted 1920s brick warehouse (originally an icehouse) known for the Dunlap Codding Courtyard, a popular community event space next to Perets Dessert & Coffee Bar.
Suite Access
Access the building through the main entrance off the courtyard or the front doors on Sheridan Avenue. The offices are located on the ground floor.
Parking Details
A private on-site surface parking lot is available for clients next to the building, with additional metered street parking along Sheridan Avenue.
Public Transit
Served by EMBARK Route Downtown Loop (Downtown Loop); nearest stop is at Library.
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