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Dunlap Codding Shareholder Douglas J. Sorocco Named A 2016 BTI Client Service All Star
Posted Feb 28, 2016 at 11:25 am See More

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA—March 1, 2016—Dunlap Codding is pleased to announce that Douglas J. Sorocco has been selected as a 2016 Client Service All Star based on interviews with more than 300 general counsel and legal decision-makers, according to BTI Consulting Group.  Doug was one of only 30 IP attorneys in the country chosen because of their focus on “client needs and goals, thought leadership, business understanding, legal skills, good value and outstanding results.”  BTI president and founder Michael Rynowecer said that one reason these IP attorneys stood out to clients was “because of their ability to provide IP strategy in a way that enhances a company’s goals….These attorneys look beyond the patent, trademark or IP issue in front of them and see the broader perspective….They see the impacts of IP law and where it is headed and provide advice, like when clients ought to change the way they apply for protection to avoid exposure or risk.” 

Dunlap Codding’s Managing Shareholder Nicholas D. Rouse said, “We have always known that Doug sets the gold standard for providing strategic counsel and superlative client service.  All of us at the firm continuously strive to emulate the example he sets.” 

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 the top band of Oklahoma’s top intellectual property practitioners by the highly regarded Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business.  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.

Dunlap Codding Director Jordan Sigale Quoted in Bloomberg BNA re Patents
Posted Feb 13, 2016 at 5:13 am See More

Jordan Sigale was quoted in “Stakeholders Agree with Fed. Cir.’s Discount of Severe Patent Exhaustion Consequences,” by Tony Dutra in the February 16 issue of Bloomberg BNA’s Patent, Trademark & Copyright Journal.   Dutra wrote, “The biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries received a win with the Federal Circuit majority opinion downplaying the concerns of high-tech sector and retaining its current standards on the reuse and resale of patented products.  Lexmark Int’l, Inc. v. Impression Prods., Inc., No. 2014-1617 (Fed. Cir. Feb. 12, 2016).”    

Dutra went on to say that the majority opinion expressed concern for the “likely disruption” in the drug industry should it change the standards.  Sigale agreed with the court’s view and said, “In the absence of this rule, drug companies would presumably have to minimize the disparity in drug prices between the U.S. and non-U.S. markets….Whether that would result in a benefit to U.S. citizens or a detriment to the rest of the world is the subject of a PhD dissertation.  More importantly for this court, basing any decision on that type of argument would seem more suited for Congress than the judiciary.” 

Dutra wrote, “Sigale…noted that the decision here—sticking with existing standards, absent evidence of serious problems with them—”sounds a lot” like the Supreme Court’s 2015 ruling in Kimble v. Marvel Entm’t, LLC.  Sigale went on to observe that “non-exhaustion of U.S. patent rights based on a first foreign sale enjoys and long and un-varied history.  And notwithstanding that history of non-exhaustion, doomsday predictions have not materialized.”

Emily Campbell Quoted in Bloomberg BNA Article re Warner Bros. Case Against LegendSky
Posted Feb 2, 2016 at 17:14 pm See More

Anandashankar Mazumdar’s January 29 article in Bloomberg BNA, “Latest Play in Cat-and-Mouse Game May Be Winner for Warner,” quotes Dunlap Codding Shareholder Emily E. Campbell. 

Mazumdar wrote, “On its face, a recent lawsuit by Warner Bros. and an Intel Corp. licensee of anti-copying technology seems to have a very strong case, according to observers who spoke with Bloomberg BNA. 

Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. and Digital Content Protection LLC recently brought claims of violations of the anti-circumvention provisions of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998, 17 U.S.C. §1201, against a Chinese manufacturer of devices that help get around digital locks on what is being called Ultra-HD Blu-ray discs or 4K Blu-ray. Digital Content Protection, LLC v. LegendSky Tech Co. Ltd., No. 15-10169 ( S.D.N.Y. complaint filed December 31, 2015).” 

Campbell commented, “This case is certainly a cat-and-mouse chase played out in real life but, legally speaking, I think Warner Brothers and DCP have a really strong DMCA case…..Taking a step back and looking at the bigger picture, there are arguably some legitimate uses for the devices….This case reiterates how copyright law chases technology and the need for dynamic laws that adapt to advances in technology.”

Dunlap Codding’s Julie Langdon to Ring the Closing Bell at the NYSE
Posted Jan 28, 2016 at 7:00 am See More

Dunlap Codding attorney Julie L. Langdon will represent Women in Bio to help them celebrate their 15th anniversary by ringing the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange on January 28, 2016.  Julie serves as the National Membership Committee Vice Chair for the organization.

Julie L. Langdon Named to Illinois Rising Stars List 2016
Posted Jan 18, 2016 at 10:44 am See More

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS—January 18, 2016—Dunlap Codding is pleased to announce that Julie L. Langdon has been named to the Illinois Rising Stars 2016 list for Intellectual Property Litigation as one of the top up-and-coming attorneys in the state. Langdon has selected as a Rising Star since 2012.  Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in a state receive this honor.  

Langdon’s practice encompasses a number of areas of intellectual property law, including litigation, licensing, counseling, and asset protection of copyrights, trademarks, patents, and trade secrets. Her primary practice is patent litigation with a concentration in the areas of biotechnology and life sciences, chemical, and pharmaceutical arts. 

Langdon received her Juris Doctor degree from the DePaul University College of Law in 2006. In 2002, she obtained an M.S. in Forensic Science with a concentration in biotechnology from Florida International University in Miami, FL, and in 1999, She obtained her undergraduate degree from the State University of New York at New Paltz in Cellular Biology and Biotechnology.  She is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office as well as before the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. 

Dunlap Codding, with offices in Austin, Chicago, Oklahoma City, and Washington, D.C., serves sophisticated international, national, and regional clients.  Established in 1957 as Oklahoma’s original intellectual property firm, Dunlap Codding remains the region’s largest and most versatile IP boutique providing counsel in the areas of patent, trademark, copyright, and entertainment law as well as related litigation and licensing services.

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

Julie L. Langdon’s Article Published in GEN—Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News
Posted Dec 21, 2015 at 16:19 pm See More

On December 17, 2015, GEN published “Potential Patenting Challenges for 3D Printed Organs,” authored by Julie L. Langdon.  Julie’s article offers a review of recent court decisions providing insight into the patent eligibility of 3D organs.   Julie concluded, “It appears that neither Section 33(a) of the AIA or Section 101 of the Patent Act will interfere with patent claims directed to 3D organs or bioprinting; however, as the laws continue to evolve, and 3D organs become more advanced and more like real organs, these are issues that should be re-visited.”

Dunlap Codding Listed As One Of The Fastest Firms At The U.S. Patent Office
Posted Dec 7, 2015 at 10:52 am See More

Dunlap Codding was recently identified as the second fastest patent firm at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for inventions falling within a broad range of technologies, including fields as diverse as organic chemistry, fuel cells, adhesives, and food (Technology Center 1700).  Juristat—Moneyball for Lawyers—designated this ranking based on the average amount of time required for completing the patenting process at the USPTO.  The average amount of time from filing to completion for all technology categories at the USPTO is 35.8 months; with the average time for TC 1700 being 36.6 months.  Dunlap Codding’s average elapsed time was 30.5 months, more than six months faster than the average.  

Other firms ranked among the top ten were Jones Day (#10), Merchant Gould (#4), Pepper Hamilton (#3), and Porter Hedges (#1).  Juristat chose firms from IP Today’s top firms for 2015 which had at least 100 disposed patent applications in the technology center. 

Nick Rouse, Dunlap Codding’s Managing Director, noted that Juristat’s findings underscored one of the firm’s key values:  nimble, prompt, responsive service to clients.  “We get results quickly because of our in-depth experience at the USPTO and understanding of the underlying technologies covered by TC 1700.” 

Dunlap Codding Director Jordan Sigale Quoted in Article on “Benchslaps”
Posted Dec 4, 2015 at 9:33 am See More

Bill Donahue authored an article on copyright beatdowns and benchslaps in Law360 on November 20.  “No matter the area of law, frustration appears to be the common factor behind the phenomenon that has come to be known as the “benchslap.””  Donahue added: “Judges see a lot nonsensical behavior from the attorneys and clients who enter their courtrooms, and the vast majority of the time, they respond in the measured, equitable fashion that their position of power demands. But every once and a while, things bubble over.”

“Judges see a lot of questionable lawsuits,” said Jordan Sigale, an intellectual property litigator with the firm Dunlap Codding. “Their dockets are getting larger, and what we expect of these people involves a heck of a lot of work for not so much pay.”

Commenting on judges using colorful language in the face of apparently bogus lawsuits, Sigale  also said, “It could have been one frivolous complaint too many that week, and she saw an opportunity to have some fun with it,” Sigale said. “It seems like a good way to not melt down.”

Dunlap Codding Director Jordan A. Sigale Quoted in Law 360 on 5 Times NOT To File An AIA Petition
Posted Nov 19, 2015 at 15:46 pm See More

On November 17, Erin Coe wrote, “5 Times NOT To File An AIA Petition.”  Coe said, “The America Invents Act reviews have emerged as an effective tool for attacking patents, but they may not always be the best response when a company is targeted in an infringement suit.”  Dunlap Codding Director Jordan Sigale opined on two of the five times.  Discussing when the PTAB isn’t the superior forum, he said, “When the prior art and the patent claims are close to each other, defendants may have an easier time before a judge or jury than before administrative law judges at the PTAB who are usually long-time patent examiners.” 

Regarding the fifth time not to file an AIA petition—when prior art can lead to amendments—Sigale noted that, “Going forward, accused infringers are going to have to look more carefully at whether their prior art references could help patent owners bolster their patents….There’s a possibility that they can amend their patent at the PTAB, and that doesn’t exist in court.”

Associate Julie Langdon’s Article on Social Media is Published by Corporate Counsel
Posted Nov 19, 2015 at 15:22 pm See More

Corporate Counsel ran Julie Langdon’s article, “Question No. 1 for the Lawyer on Social Media:  What Not to Share?” on October 1.  The full article is instructive, and her top tips in a nutshell are:

  1. Be Wary of Self Promotion
  2. Keep Your Client’s Information Confidential
  3. Know Your Social Media Discovery Limits
  4. Do Not Have Communications with Judicial Officers
  5. And…Think Before You Post

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DC On Film Row

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.