Harper & Bates LLP

Harper & Bates LLP is pleased to announce the promotion of Laura Brock to partner of the firm. With more than 18 years of dedicated experience in intellectual property law, Laura counsels U.S. and international clients in all aspects of trademark clearance, prosecution, and enforcement. She is known for developing creative strategies to help individuals and businesses protect their brands. “I am so pleased and enthusiastic about this new role,” Brock said. “It has been a privilege to work alongside the Harper & Bates team, and I am honored to continue serving clients in this expanded capacity.”

Laura coordinates the international prosecution and management of clients’ global trademark portfolios, working closely with foreign associates worldwide. She also handles administrative trademark disputes, including oppositions, cancellations, and domain name disputes; negotiates IP contracts, including coexistence and licensing agreements; and has assisted in trademark litigation matters throughout her career.

“Laura has been a valuable member of the Harper & Bates LLP team since 2017 and has consistently demonstrated her commitment to providing excellent service to the firm’s clients,” said H&B partner Shannon Bates. “We could not be happier to elevate Laura to partnership in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the firm, and the significant role she will continue to play.”

“We are very proud to welcome Laura as a partner in the firm,” said Scott Harper, partner at H&B. “This appointment is well deserved. Laura is an outstanding and highly respected attorney whose work reflects the H&B philosophy of delivering exceptional service to our clients.”

We are proud to share that Jordyn Hendrix has been recognized by Texas Super Lawyers as a 2025 Rising Star.

Jordyn is an intellectual property attorney who advises clients on building and maintaining their trademark and copyright portfolios, protecting their rights through enforcement, and resolving IP and commercial related disputes.

She has also handled a variety of issues at all stages of litigation in various Federal District Courts. Her experience includes representation of clients in opposition and cancellation proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board and handling of domain name disputes under the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy.

For over 40 years, Best Lawyers has been esteemed by both legal professionals and the public as a premier benchmark for legal integrity and distinction in the United States. Consequently, being recognized by Best Lawyers is a testament to exceptional practice.

Harper & Bates is pleased to announce recognition received by the following attorneys:

Shannon Bates has been selected for inclusion in the 31st edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for expertise in:
• Litigation – Intellectual Property
• Litigation – Patent
• Patent Law
• Trade Secrets Law
• Trademark Law

Scott Harper has been selected for inclusion in the 31st edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for expertise in:
• Litigation – Intellectual Property
• Litigation – Patent
• Trademark Law

Jordyn Hendrix has been selected for inclusion in the 5th edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America for expertise in:
• Intellectual Property Law
• Litigation – Intellectual Property

For more information regarding Best Lawyers and the peer selection process visit: https://www.bestlawyers.com/united-states

Harper & Bates is pleased to announce partners Shannon Bates, Scott Harper and Chris Kilgore have each been named 2021 Texas Super Lawyers. Both Bates and Harper were recognized for their work in intellectual property law, while Kilgore was honored in aviation and aerospace.