Dunlap Codding is Oklahoma’s original intellectual property law firm, established in 1957 and recognized as the region’s largest and most versatile IP boutique. Specializing in protecting creative and innovative assets, the firm serves a diverse clientele ranging from individual inventors to multinational corporations, with a strong reputation for excellence in patent, trademark, copyright, and technology law.
The firm takes a comprehensive and strategic approach to intellectual property, combining deep technical expertise with practical legal counsel. Its attorneys—many holding advanced degrees in engineering, chemistry, and other scientific fields—are consistently ranked in top tiers by Chambers USA, Best Lawyers, and Managing Intellectual Property. Dunlap Codding is particularly noted for its proficiency in litigation, prosecution, portfolio management, and licensing, providing end-to-end IP solutions tailored to each client’s business goals.
Services Offered
- Patent Law
- Trademark Law
- Copyright Law
- Entertainment Law
- Technology Law
- Trade Secrets Law
- Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
- Litigation – Intellectual Property
- Litigation – Patent
- Patent Prosecution
- Patent Drafting
- Patentability Analyses
- Prior Art Searching
- Opinion Preparation
- Patent Post-Grant Proceedings
- Intellectual Property Counseling
- Portfolio Management
- Licensing
- Intellectual Property Agreement Preparation and Analysis
- Internet Law
- Transactions and Commercialization
- Civil Law
With offices in Oklahoma City, Austin, and Washington D.C., Dunlap Codding serves international, national, and regional clients across various industries including engineering, software, life sciences, and manufacturing. The firm is highly regarded for its community engagement and operates a free event space in Oklahoma City to support local innovators and creatives.
