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Dunlap Codding Adds Associate Attorney Evan W. Talley
Posted Aug 26, 2014 at 12:00 pm See More

AUGUST 26, 2014—Dunlap Codding is pleased to announce that Evan W. Talley has joined the firm as an associate attorney.  Firm managing shareholder Nicholas D. Rouse said, “We look forward to having Evan on the team as we continue to strive to provide the utmost in service and value to our clients.”  Talley’s practice focuses on complex commercial transactions, business tort, and intellectual property law.  His work has also included public utility litigation, tort litigation, and insurance subrogation, as well as having included assisting in the drafting and prosecution of patent and trademark applications.  He is admitted to practice in Oklahoma and received his J.D. degree, with distinction, from the University of Oklahoma College of Law.  He received a B.B.A. degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Business, with distinction, as well. 

Prior to joining Dunlap Codding, Talley practiced in the area of public utility litigation, representing one of Oklahoma’s largest electric providers.  He also worked at Los Angeles-based, boutique intellectual property law firm Wagner, Anderson & Bright.

Dunlap Codding P.C. is an Oklahoma City-based law firm serving regional, national and international clients. Established in 1957 as Oklahoma’s original intellectual property firm, Dunlap Codding remains the state’s largest and most versatile IP boutique. Dunlap Codding represents a substantial number of sophisticated client companies, and for the past 50 years has obtained more patents, trademarks and copyrights than any other firm in the region.

Dunlap Codding is a member of Primerus, an International Society of Law Firms.

Dunlap Codding Shareholders Selected For Inclusion In The Best Lawyers In America® 2015
Posted Aug 18, 2014 at 10:37 am See More

AUGUST 18, 2014—Dunlap Codding is pleased to announce that Marc A. Brockhaus, Nicholas D. Rouse and Douglas J. Sorocco have been selected by attorney peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2015, the oldest and most respected peer–review publication in the legal profession.  Firm managing shareholder Nick Rouse said, “We’re delighted to be included in the publication.  We have always worked to provide excellent service and value to our clients and to uphold the reputation of our industry.” 

Marc Brockhaus was listed in The Best Lawyers in America® 2015 for Patent Law.  Marc leads Dunlap Codding’s Electrical Engineering & Systems group.  His practice includes all areas of intellectual property, including technology, computer and patent law, and extends to counseling, transactions, litigation, and prosecution before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.  He is ranked in the top band of Oklahoma’s top intellectual property practitioners by the highly regarded Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. Marc has been an adjunct faculty member at the University Of Oklahoma College Of Law and received his J.D. and his Masters of Business Administration from the University of Oklahoma in 1997, where he was inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma.  He received his B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Oklahoma in 1993.

Nick Rouse, listed in The Best Lawyers in America® 2015 in the fields of Patent Law and Trademark Law, has served as Dunlap Codding’s managing shareholder since 2007 while continuing an active practice.  In its inaugural coverage of intellectual property law in Oklahoma, the highly regarded Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Businessranked Nick in the top band of leading practitioners, and he continues to be ranked in the top band. Nick provides a broad range of patent counseling to clients ranging from individual inventors to large multinational manufacturing companies. His practice includes patent preparation and prosecution, patent portfolio management, validity and infringement opinions, evaluations of new designs, and licensing strategy.  Nick graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 1987 with a B.S. in Petroleum Engineering, and received his J.D. from the University of Oklahoma College of Law in 1990. He is a member of the Intellectual Property Law Section of the Oklahoma Bar Association, and served as its president in 2006.

Doug Sorocco is listed in The Best Lawyers in America® 2015 in the field of Technology Law.  He practices in the areas of intellectual property, technology, licensing, life sciences and patent law and is involved in counseling and transactional work involving all aspects of intellectual property. He is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Doug regularly counsels clients in all aspects of intellectual property including acquisition and commercialization of intellectual property, portfolio management, licensing and transactional matters. He is ranked in the top band of Oklahoma’s top intellectual property practitioners by the highly regarded Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. Doug was also selected by attorney peers for inclusion in Oklahoma Super Lawyers–Rising Stars Edition (2010).  He is an adjunct faculty member at the Oklahoma City University School of Law and in the Physiology Department at the University of Oklahoma’s Health Sciences Center.

Since its inception in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Because Best Lawyers is based on an exhaustive peer–review survey on the legal abilities of other lawyers in their practice areas, and because lawyers are not required or allowed to pay a fee to be listed, inclusion in Best Lawyers is considered a singular honor. Corporate Counsel magazine has called Best Lawyers “the most respected referral list of attorneys in practice.”

Dunlap Codding P.C. is an Oklahoma City-based law firm serving regional, national and international clients. Established in 1957 as Oklahoma’s original intellectual property firm, Dunlap Codding remains the state’s largest and most versatile IP boutique. Dunlap Codding represents a substantial number of sophisticated client companies, and for the past 50 years has obtained more patents, trademarks and copyrights than any other firm in the region.

Dunlap Codding is a member of Primerus, an International Society of Law Firms.

Dunlap Codding Ranked in Band 1 for Intellectual Property by Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business
Posted Jun 3, 2014 at 13:24 pm See More

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA—June 3, 2014—Dunlap Codding is pleased to be ranked in Band 1 (the top band) for intellectual property by Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. The publication is widely regarded as the most reliable and intensively researched of all lawyer rating directories. Chambers USA began ranking Oklahoma Intellectual Property firms in 2010. Dunlap Codding has been a top-ranked firm since the inaugural coverage of the state’s intellectual property practitioners, and is again ranked in Band 1 for 2014. Additionally, each of the firm’s shareholders is listed in the top band.  The firm is the only firm in the United States ranked in Band 1 with each of its shareholders or partners also ranked in the top-most band for intellectual property. 

Chambers quotes sources as saying, “A go-to for any kind of IP work,” and, “Dunlap’s fantastic customer service is one big reason why we have engaged and continue to utilize their services.” Sources quoted in the publication in prior years said, “The attorneys at Dunlap Codding really try to understand the objectives and the needs of our company and use them to form their advice,” and, “They were outstanding—they contributed to improving the patent and never dropped the ball.”   

Chambers described the firm as a “[l]ong-established, independent IP boutique with comprehensive coverage of contentious issues and the strategic management of copyright, patent and trademark portfolios.  Expertise in sectors such as biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, electrical engineering and software….Significant clients [include] Ashland, Cristal USA, DePuy Synthes, Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, University of Oklahoma.” 

Regarding Nicholas D. Rouse, Chambers said, “[Nick] acts as both managing director and head of the mechanical engineering group.  He is regarded by commentators as a “fine attorney” with particular experience in transactional work.”  Chambers also said, “Marc Brockhaus specializes in electrical engineering matters and recently defended online retailer QuiBids against a threatened law suit.  Clients praise his “amazing talent for explaining complicated technical specifications in layman’s terms,” and his dedication to their best interests.”  Finally, Chambers wrote, “Douglas Sorocco’s academic background is appreciated by biotechnology and life sciences clients.  He regularly advises on transactions, portfolio management and licensing.” 

Dunlap Codding P.C. is an Oklahoma City-based law firm serving regional, national, and international clients. Established in 1957 as Oklahoma’s original intellectual property firm, Dunlap Codding remains the state’s largest and most versatile IP boutique. Dunlap Codding represents a substantial number of sophisticated client companies, and for the past 50 years has obtained more patents, trademarks, and copyrights than any other firm in the region. 

Dunlap Codding is a member of Primerus, an International Society of Law Firms.

Managing Intellectual Property Ranks Dunlap Codding in Tier 1
Posted May 28, 2014 at 7:23 am See More

Managing Intellectual Property’s IP Handbook has ranked Dunlap Codding in Tier 1—Highly Recommended for Intellectual Property.  The publication also named five firm attorneys as “IP Stars.” Managing Intellectual Property’s IP Handbook ranks leading intellectual property agencies and law firms worldwide, highlighting the country’s prominent intellectual property attorneys.  Results are based on a research process comprising more than 1,000 interviews of and surveys from peers and in-house counsel active in the United States.  

Nicholas D. Rouse, Managing Shareholder of Dunlap Codding said, “We are honored by this ranking and pleased to be in the company of other fine law firms.  This is the second year that Managing Intellectual Property has ranked firms in Oklahoma and we are gratified to have been highly recommended in both editions.” Of the sixteen attorneys ranked in Oklahoma five are from Dunlap Codding:  Nicholas D. Rouse, Jeffrey R. Anderson, Marc A. Brockhaus, Douglas J. Sorocco, and Joseph P. Titterington. 

Jeffrey R. Anderson practices in all areas of intellectual property, with an emphasis on managing IP portfolios, negotiating complex intellectual property transactions and agreements, and drafting and prosecuting patent applications.  His knowledge of trademark and copyright law is extensive, and his technology background includes chemistry and engineering.  Jeff gained significant field experience as an engineer before attending law school.  Of particular interest to clients is Jeff’s lengthy service in house as senior patent counsel for well-regarded companies such as ConocoPhillips and KiOR, Inc., a next generation renewable fuels company.  

Marc A. Brockhaus leads the firm’s Electrical Engineering & Systems group.  He also practices in the areas of intellectual property, technology, computer and patent law and is involved in counseling, transactions, litigation and prosecution before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Marc is ranked in Band 1 (the top band) for intellectual property law by the rigorously researched Chambers USA:  America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. He was also selected by attorney peers for inclusion in Oklahoma Super Lawyers–Rising Stars Edition (2008). Marc was recently named the Intellectual Property Attorney of the Year by Corporate-INTLmagazine.  In November 2011, he received the same honor from Global Law Experts. 

Nicholas D. Rouse has been the Managing Director of Dunlap Codding since 2007, while continuing an active practice.   He also leads the firm’s Mechanical Engineering Group.  In its inaugural coverage of intellectual property law in Oklahoma, the highly regarded Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business ranked Nick in the top band of leading practitioners, and he has been top ranked continuously since then. He was recently selected by attorney peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2014 for Patent Law and Trademark Law.  Nick provides a broad range of patent counseling to clients ranging from individual inventors to large multinational manufacturing companies. 

Douglas J. Sorocco practices in the areas of intellectual property, technology, licensing, life sciences and patent law and is involved in counseling and transactional work involving all aspects of intellectual property. He is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Doug regularly counsels clients in all aspects of intellectual property including acquisition and commercialization of intellectual property, portfolio management, licensing and transactional matters. He is ranked in Band 1 (the top band) for intellectual property law by the highly regarded Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, and he was selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2014 for Technology Law.  Doug was also selected by attorney peers for inclusion in Oklahoma Super Lawyers–Rising Stars Edition (2010). 

Joseph P. Titterington practices in the areas of complex commercial transactions, business tort and intellectual property law. He has litigated cases throughout the United States involving diverse areas of the law including patent infringement, trademark infringement, copyright infringement, trade secret misappropriation, oil and gas, antitrust and construction. Joe was recently selected by attorney peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2013 in the field of Litigation – Intellectual Property and he has been rated AV Preeminent by Martindale Hubbell for nearly 20 years.

Dunlap Codding’s Community Service Approach Featured in Paradigm Magazine
Posted Jan 21, 2014 at 15:46 pm See More

“Community doesn’t need to be a place…but it doesn’t hurt to have one….Dunlap Codding is redefining what it means to be a law firm actively engaged in [its] community.”  Paradigm Winter 2014.

Dunlap Codding Associate Emily E. Campbell Named To The University Of Oklahoma’s College Of Engineering Industrial & Systems Engineering Advisory Board
Posted Dec 16, 2013 at 15:21 pm See More

DECEMBER 16, 2013—Dunlap Codding is pleased to announce that Emily E. Campbell has been named to The University of Oklahoma’s College of Engineering Industrial & Systems Engineering Advisory Board. Emily provides strategic counsel to clients and heads the firm’s Trademarks, Copyrights, Internet and E-Commerce Practice Group.  Emily is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.   She graduated from Oklahoma City University School of Law in May 2007. Prior to law school, Emily received her B.S. in Industrial Engineering in December 2003 from the University of Oklahoma.  

At the Podium Fall 2013
Posted Dec 16, 2013 at 15:19 pm See More

Attorneys at Dunlap Codding have recently given or participated in the following presentations:

  • Emily E. Campbell was the planning chair and speaker at an ALI-CLE webinar, “10 Things Every Business Should Know to Minimize Trademark Liability,” on November 15.  She was joined on the webinar by Jay Handlin of Carlsmith Ball and Cynthia Parks of Parks IP.
  • Douglas J. Sorocco and Michelle L. Briggs presented a two-hour interactive workshop, “Intellectual Property for Start Ups,” to the 2013 VentureSpur accelerator teams on October 8.  The presentation covered the three principal areas of Intellectual Property and important considerations regarding these areas as applied to early stage web-tech companies.
  • The firm hosted the Intellectual Property Law Section at a one hour CLE and food and wine tasting event on October 24.  Firm attorney Barbara K. Yuill is the Vice President (President Elect) of the IP Law Section.  Brian Elias from Lexis Nexis spoke on “New Perspectives on Patent Quality.”  The presentation covered patent quality and why it matters, how it is measured and tested, and how it can be fostered, as well as various mechanisms offered by the America Invents Act to help encourage patent quality.
  • Jeffrey R. Anderson was a panelist for the Industry, Government, University Interface Section of the Licensing Executive Society Annual Meeting in September, speaking on “Managing Conflicts in License Language:  Know What to Expect Before Drafting the Agreement.”
In Their Own Skin
Posted Oct 17, 2013 at 11:32 am See More

Dunlap Codding associate Elizabeth Lauderback has written an article recently published in Oklahoma City University School of Law’s magazine, OCU.  “In Their Own Skin”recounts the experiences young female lawyers and their mentors shared.  Featured in the article are Dunlap Codding associates Michelle Briggs and Emily Campbell.

Two Dunlap Codding Associates Named to Oklahoma Rising Stars 2013
Posted Oct 17, 2013 at 10:46 am See More

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – October 16, 2013 – Dunlap Codding is pleased to announce that associates Emily E. Campbell (Intellectual Property) and D. Ward Hobson (Intellectual Property Litigation) have been selected for inclusion in Oklahoma Rising Stars 2013. 

Emily E. Campbell was recognized in Intellectual Property. Emily provides strategic counsel to clients and heads the firm’s  Trademarks, Copyrights, Internet and E-Commerce Practice Group.  Emily is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.   She graduated from Oklahoma City University School of Law in May 2007. Prior to law school, she received her B.S. in Industrial Engineering in December 2003 from the University of Oklahoma.

D. Ward Hobson was recognized for Intellectual Property Litigation. Ward practices primarily in the area of intellectual property law and particularly in the area of intellectual property litigation.  Ward has represented clients in various state and federal courts regarding patent and trademark disputes and has represented clients in the prosecution of various technologies before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.  In addition, he regularly counsels clients regarding the acquisition, development, commercialization, and licensing of intellectual property assets.  Before joining Dunlap Codding, Ward worked with the University of Oklahoma, Office of Technology Development, where he prepared patentability and marketing reports for a variety of inventions disclosed by University researchers.

To be eligible for inclusion in Rising Stars, a candidate must be either 40 years old or younger or in practice for 10 years or less. No more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in a state are named to the Rising Stars list.  Managing Shareholder Nick Rouse said, “We are pleased that Emily and Ward have been named Rising Stars in 2013.  We congratulate them as well as others named to Oklahoma Rising Stars.  The future of Oklahoma intellectual property law is in good hands.” 

Dunlap Codding P.C. is an Oklahoma City-based law firm serving regional, national, and international clients.  Established in 1957 as Oklahoma’s original intellectual property firm, Dunlap Codding remains the state’s largest and most versatile IP boutique.  Dunlap Codding represents a substantial number of sophisticated client companies, and for the past 50 years has obtained more patents, trademarks and copyrights than any other firm in the region.  The firm is a member of Primerus, an International Society of Law Firms.

Kathryn Albert Joins Dunlap Codding as a Technical Specialist
Posted Sep 27, 2013 at 9:51 am See More

September 27, 2013—Dunlap Codding is pleased to announce that Kathryn Albert has joined the firm as a technical specialist.  She will assist attorneys in the preparation and prosecution of United States patent applications and with patent analysis.  Her technical expertise is in the areas of biotechnology and medical devices.  Albert received her B.S. in Human Evolutionary Biology from Harvard College where she was awarded a Herschel Smith Harvard SURF Program Grant and a Henry Dunster Memorial Fellowship.

Her publications have included the following:

  • Armitage, J., and K. Albert. “Critical Analysis and Comparison of Methods of Donor Recruitment.” Transfusion 55, no. 1 (Jan 2014).
  • Reynolds, D., D. Albert, P. Garabelli, K. Albert, and J. Dinsdale. “Evaluation of the Accuracy of the Alivecor Heart Monitor for Smartphone through Comparison of Lead I Recording to a Standard 12-Lead Ecg Recording Device.” 2011
  • Saxon, L.A., A. Smith, S. Doshi, J. Dinsdale, K. Albert, and D. Albert. “Iphone Rhythm Strip–the Implications of Wireless and Ubiquitous Heart Rate Monitoring.” J Am Coll Cardiol 59, no. 13 (2012): E726-E26.

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About DC on Film Row

DC on Film Row is a free event space open to everyone in our community.

We like to say that the space is a “home for creatives and innovators, home builders and the homeless, celebrators and the celebrated” so people understand that we are inclusive and want everyone from throughout our community using our space.

Our goal is to celebrate the incredible diversity of creativity, innovation, and passion within Oklahoma City and to provide a venue—free of charge—to those groups and individuals working to bind us all together and make our home a cooler and better place. No strings attached—no extensive rules to follow. We simply ask that all of our neighbors be honored and that all viewpoints be respected. Our criteria for use is simple: If the event, group, or meeting is something which strengthens our community and brings us all together, the space is available for use.

The space has hosted everything from charitable fundraisers to an underground nightclub party to celebrate Canterbury Choral Society’s 45th anniversary season. We host dinners for the OKC homeless population most Monday evenings where upwards of 250 people are served—we provide the space and soft drinks and a local church provides the food. We’ve hosted university planning retreats and monthly local rock concerts.

Every Wednesday, we open up the courtyard for lunch, invite a local food truck to set up outside our gates, and welcome our downtown neighbors into the space for a bit of socialization.

Our never-ending soda fountain seems to be the biggest hit with some of our neighbors while others spend time playing pool or simply chatting about what is happening on the weekend.

For October we turn the space into a haunted house and invite the neighborhood children to come out and trick-or-treat.

Got an idea for how to use the space? Just ask us – we’re almost certain to say yes!

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  • Chambers USA Ranks Dunlap Codding Ranks in Band 1 for Intellectual Property 
  • Best Law Firms® Ranks Dunlap Codding in Metropolitan Tier 1 for Five Intellectual Property Categories
  • Best Lawyers® Selects Seven Dunlap Codding Attorneys for Inclusion in Best Lawyers® and Ones to Watch®
  • Managing IP – IP Stars Names Three Dunlap Codding Directors and Shareholders as Patent Stars and One Director and Shareholder as a Trademark Star

  • Dunlap Codding Ranks in Band 1 for Intellectual Property in Chambers USA 2023

  • Nine Dunlap Codding Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024—Three Lawyers Selected as Ones to Watch

  • Dunlap Codding Directors Again Named IP Stars – Managing Intellectual Property

  • Douglas J. Sorocco Named to 405 Business Magazine’s Inaugural Oklahoma City Metro Area Most Influential List

  • Chambers USA Again Ranks Dunlap Codding in Band 1 for Intellectual Property
  • Nine Dunlap Codding Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2023—One Named Lawyer of the Year. Three Lawyers Selected as Ones to Watch

  • Dunlap Codding Shareholder Douglas J. Sorocco Named the 2023 Oklahoma City Lawyer of the Year for  Technology Law

  • Dunlap Codding Directors Again Named IP Stars – Managing Intellectual Property

  • Dunlap Codding Ranked in Metropolitan Tier 1 for Five Areas by U.S. News – Best Lawyers

  • Dunlap Codding Shareholder Emily E. Campbell is named to the Oklahoma Rising Stars 2015 list.
  • Chambers USA:  America’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2014 ranks the firm in Band 1 (the top-most band) and ranks each shareholder—Marc A. Brockhaus, Nicholas D. Rouse, and Douglas J. Sorocco— in the firm in Band 1 as well, a unique distinction.
  • Managing IP magazine lists Jeffrey R. Anderson, Marc A. Brockhaus, Douglas J. Sorocco, Nicholas D. Rouse, and Joseph P. Titterington as IP Stars. Five of the 16 IP Stars from Oklahoma are from Dunlap Codding.
  • Best Lawyers in America 2014 selects Nicholas D. Rouse for Patent Law and Trademark Law and selects Douglas J. Sorocco for Technology Law.
  • Emily Campbell was named to The University of Oklahoma’s College of Engineering Industrial & Systems Engineering Advisory Board.
  • Chambers USA ranks Dunlap Codding in Band 1 and each of its shareholders—Marc A. Brockhaus, Nicholas D. Rouse, and Douglas J. Sorocco—in Band 1.  Dunlap Codding is the only firm in the United States with the distinction of having all shareholders and the firm ranked in Band 1.
  • Best Lawyers in America 2013 selects Nicholas D. Rouse for Patent Law and Trademark Law and selects Joseph P. Titterington for Litigation—Intellectual Property.
  • ACQ Law Award 2012 lists Dunlap Codding as the 2012 Overall Intellectual Property Law Firm.  ACQ is a premier global M&A magazine.  The Law Awards are given for several practice areas, to firms and individuals.
  • Barbara Krebs Yuill, Ph.D., Esq., is selected for inclusion in Oklahoma Rising Stars 2012, a selection made by the research team at Super Lawyers.  Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state receive this honor.
  • Chambers USA ranks Dunlap Codding in Band 1.  All three of the firm’s shareholders—Marc A. Brockhaus, Nicholas D. Rouse, Douglas J. Sorocco— are ranked among the top bands as well.
  • Corporate INTL magazine names Marc A. Brockhaus the Oklahoma Intellectual Property Attorney of the Year.
  • Barbara Krebs Yuill, Ph.D., Esq., is selected for inclusion in Oklahoma Rising Stars 2011, a selection made by the research team at Super Lawyers.  Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state receive this honor.
  • Chambers USA ranks Dunlap Codding in Band 1.  All three of the firm’s shareholders—Marc A. Brockhaus, Nicholas D. Rouse, Douglas J. Sorocco— are ranked among the top bands as well.
  • Three Dunlap Codding attorneys are recognized as Oklahoma Rising Stars 2010—Emily E. Campbell, D. Ward Hobson, and Barbara Krebs Yuill.  These selections were made by the research team at Super Lawyers.  Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state receive this honor.
  • In its inaugural coverage of intellectual property in Oklahoma, Chambers USA ranks Dunlap Codding and each of its three shareholders among the top bands.