Shook, Hardy & Bacon

Firm overview:

Shook, Hardy & Bacon has an established presence across the US, with 18 offices across the country and one in London. Founded in 1889, the firm is known for its robust litigation defence offering, and “treat[s] every case like it’s going to trial”.

A network of associate counsel, which spans more than 80 countries, assists the firm with its US and overseas IP prosecution and counselling. In terms of trademarks expertise, Shook, Hardy & Bacon “are the unsung heroes of the US market”, says a foreign associate peer among a chorus of testimonials for the litigation firm. “With SHB you get big-firm thinking at a really good price point.”

Says another foreign associate peer: “It is a traditional law firm that has great experience in trademark protection, formed by partners, lawyers and professionals with great knowledge of trademark protection in the USA, which provides an excellent, effective, and fast service to the protection of trademarks in the USA of our clients.”

And: “Shook, Hardy & Bacon (specifically Clint), with their established track record, would be an excellent choice for any trademark-related matters.”

Team overview:

Kansas City-based Clint Newton, Shook Hardy & Bacon (Highly Recommended, Non-Contentious) is the reason another foreign associate lawyer uses the firm: “Shook, Hardy & Bacon is one of our most important clients in the US…We work with Shook because of Clint.”

Newton is a “solid prosecution lawyer” and “is very careful about the protection of client’s trademarks in the US”. “Clint gives great advice at a great price point, and is very responsive.”

Another associate lawyer overseas who works regularly with Newton adds: “He and his firm have a proven track record in handling complex trademark cases efficiently.

“His expertise in trademark law, attention to detail, and strategic approach make him a standout practitioner in the field. I’ve consistently been impressed by his results and his dedication in achieving favorable outcomes for our clients.”

Newton’s practice expands across all aspects of trademark law, including the preparation and prosecution of trademark applications, litigation and the drafting of various licensing agreements. “This comes in handy for us to give our clients a comprehensive strategy to protect, enforce and monetise their trademarks in the US.”