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Phelps Dunbar LLP

Intellectual Property

USA Guide 2026 : Louisiana


Phelps Dunbar LLP

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Our intellectual property practice focuses on advising clients in all aspects of intellectual property law, including trademarks, copyrights, patents, and trade secrets. Our attorneys have significant experience in the prosecution of patents and the registration of trademarks before the United States Patent and Trademark Office, as well as the registration of copyrights with the United States Copyright Office. We are actively involved in the enforcement of all intellectual property rights, and our litigation experience includes the prosecution and the defense of claims of patent, trademark, and copyright infringement, misappropriation of trade secrets, as well as appended claims of unfair competition. 


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Intellectual Property - Louisiana

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Phelps Dunbar LLP possesses a recognized team with intellectual property lawyers based in Baton Rouge and New Orleans. Advises clients on patent prosecution and the registration of copyrights and trademarks. Additional expertise in the enforcement of intellectual property rights, including infringement claims and misappropriation of trade secrets.

Strengths

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  • The lawyers at Phelps Dunbar are very commercial, thorough, creative, detailed and efficient.

    Intellectual Property respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Mary Ellen Roy
    Band 1Mary Ellen Roy

    Mary Ellen Roy

    Mary Ellen Roy frequently represents clients in trademark and copyright disputes, including infringement claims and cancellation proceedings. She also advises on cases involving allegations of invasion of privacy, idea theft and false endorsement.

  • Band 2Drew Patty
    Band 2Drew Patty

    Drew Patty

    Drew Patty has a strong patent practice, where he regularly counsels clients on patent prosecution, IP due diligence, copyright applications and software licensing.

  • Band 2Lindsay Calhoun
    Band 2Lindsay Calhoun

    Lindsay Calhoun

    Lindsay Calhoun has a growing IP practice. She expertly advises clients on IP portfolio management and the enforcement of IP rights.

    • Linsey Calhoun has a vast experience in litigation, she has been fantastic.

      Intellectual Property respondentUSA
    • She is a superb lawyer! She is one of the best I have ever had the opportunity to work with.

      Intellectual Property respondentUSA
  • Band 2Warner Delaune
    Band 2Warner Delaune

    Warner Delaune

    Warner Delaune is a patent attorney and IP specialist. He has helped multiple organizations in the healthcare and other scientific industries to prepare and prosecute patents.

  • Up and ComingAshley Heilprin
    Up and ComingAshley Heilprin

    Ashley Heilprin

    Ashley Heilprin is an experienced practitioner with broad litigation expertise. She is frequently called upon by clients seeking representation in complex copyright disputes.

    • Ashley Heilprin been amazing to work with.

      Intellectual Property respondentUSA

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