Harper & Bates LLP - Dallas, TX

Premier Intellectual Property and Business Litigation in Dallas

Situated high above Downtown Dallas at Comerica Bank Tower, 1717 Main Street, Suite 3550, Harper and Bates LLP represents clients at the highest levels of technological innovation and commercial competition. Founded in 2015 by seasoned attorneys Scott Harper and Shannon Bates, the boutique firm was established to deliver the intellectual firepower and courtroom excellence of major national practices alongside the agility and client-first focus of a specialized partnership. The firm's attorneys bring decades of collective experience counseling multinational conglomerates, privately held businesses, research institutions, and individual innovators. Whether handling mission-critical patent filings before the United States Patent and Trademark Office or resolving contentious corporate lawsuits across the nation, Harper and Bates LLP is recognized across Texas as a powerhouse in intellectual property law. When executives seek to find an intellectual property attorney or need to hire a patent lawyer in Dallas, this practice offers unmatched strategic guidance.

Comprehensive Intellectual Property and Commercial Capabilities

Functioning as dedicated patent attorneys, trademark lawyers, copyright lawyers, and business litigation lawyers, the firm provides end-to-end representation:

• Patent Prosecution and Portfolio Strategy: Operating as skilled patent attorneys to draft, file, and prosecute complex domestic and international patent applications across telecommunications, software, electronics, medical devices, and mechanical systems.
• Trademark Clearance and Brand Counseling: Serving as experienced trademark lawyers to perform thorough trademark searches, secure federal and international registrations, and manage global brand portfolios.
• Copyright and Entertainment Law: Counseling content creators, music publishers, artists, and media companies as knowledgeable copyright lawyers on copyright registrations, digital licensing agreements, and royalty disputes.
• Patent and Trademark Litigation: Prosecuting and defending high-stakes infringement claims before federal district courts nationwide, the International Trade Commission, and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.
• Complex Business and Aviation Litigation: Serving as tenacious business litigation lawyers to resolve breach of contract disputes, trade secret misappropriation, aerospace product liability claims, and restrictive covenant enforcement.

Distinguished Industry Honors and Peer Recognition

Harper and Bates LLP has garnered widespread acclaim from peers and industry organizations alike. The firm is repeatedly ranked among the Best Law Firms in America by Best Lawyers, earning Tier 1 recognition for intellectual property litigation in the Dallas and Fort Worth region. Individual attorneys have been honored consistently in Texas Super Lawyers, Texas Rising Stars, and D Magazine's list of the Best Lawyers in Dallas. These continuous honors reflect a steadfast dedication to legal excellence, trial readiness, and ethical advocacy.

Client-Centric Advocacy Built for Innovation

Unlike sprawling corporate firms where clients become case numbers, Harper and Bates LLP emphasizes personal partner engagement, predictable budgeting, and transparent fee models. The firm crafts customized enforcement and defense strategies that align directly with each client's bottom line and corporate trajectory. Whether protecting core technologies, structuring licensing agreements as contract lawyers, or defending corporate assets in federal courtroom trials, Harper and Bates LLP delivers the decisive advocacy needed to triumph.