ATLANTA, July 19, 2019 – Parker, Hudson, Rainer & Dobbs, LLP is pleased to announce that Robert Lockwood has joined the firm as a partner in the Atlanta office. "We are excited to welcome Robert to the firm," said Parker Hudson's Managing Partner, Wayne Hillis. "Robert will add valuable depth to the services we offer our clients and will complement our IP litigation services."
Robert provides IP and brand protection services for clients in industries as varied as healthcare, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing and software. Robert advises on a wide range of IP issues, including trademark prosecution, infringement and post-grant proceedings, IP audits, and M&A-related IP due diligence. Often working at the intersection of business growth and IP law, Robert is also called upon to draft employment and contractor agreements that protect trade secrets and other valuable IP. Robert works frequently with clients to identify in- and out-bound licensing opportunities and potential joint-ventures. Notably, he’s worked with a number of international brands seeking U.S.-based partners to help expand products and services into domestic markets.
"I was drawn to Parker Hudson because of its strong business and litigation capabilities," said Lockwood, "and I am confident my clients will benefit from the platform of services offered by the firm."
"We are thrilled to expand our transactional practice with the addition of Robert. Robert is a skilled and highly regarded lawyer whose extensive intellectual property experience in a wide range of industries will be an invaluable asset to our clients." said Travis Carter, practice group leader for the firm's transactional practice. Ron Coleman, leader of the firm's intellectual property litigation practice, added: "Robert's IP transactional and prosecution practice adds a new dimension to our existing IP litigation and brand protection capabilities, and will allow us to provide even broader services to meet our clients' IP needs."