Shook Hardy & Bacon

Shook Hardy & Bacon offers a full-service IP practice with services running the gamut of clients' needs: including patent and trademark prosecution, IP litigation, transactions and post-grant proceedings. The Midwest-based group is notable for its who's who of Fortune 500 clients, many of which entrust the team with their IP portfolios.

Notable IP practitioners: Corey Fisher, John Garretson, John Golian, Michael Gross, Jason Mudd, Amy Ragen, Trent Webb, Keith Bae, Leonard Searcy

The firm recently debuted on the national US ranking for patent prosecution.

2025

"Shook knows how to try cases to a jury and prepare cases for trial, while also being mindful of a client's best interests and needs."

"High quality patent litigation team.  Experienced trial lawyers that regularly take patent cases to trial.  And since the firm is based in Kansas City, their rates are far more competitive than other national firms."

"Their service on a recent litigation matter was excellent."

Robert Reckers

"Rob knows how to run cases from day-to-day, keep clients informed, and he's very strategic."

"Rob is a patent attorney that has a great deal of patent trial experience.  He did a great job of managing the day-to-day matters for the case and providing close communication."

2023

"We particularly value the excellence of its attorneys."

"They are professional and competent."