Shook, Hardy & Bacon
Firm overview:
Founded in 1889, Shook, Hardy & Bacon (SHB) is a litigation-focused powerhouse whose trial-ready culture underpins its IP practice. The firm operates with a “treat every case like it’s going to trial” philosophy, giving clients tactical leverage in negotiations and complex trademark and trade dress enforcement across the US.
SHB’s IP team offers full-spectrum brand protection, including trademark and trade dress litigation, unfair competition claims, and trademark dilution actions. The team combines aggressive advocacy with strategic counselling, guiding clients on the selection, clearance, registration, monitoring, and enforcement of trademarks and trade dress. Services extend both domestically and internationally, supported by a network spanning over 80 countries.
The practice is recognised for its ability to handle high-stakes, complex matters across diverse industries, protecting high-value brands and corporate reputations. SHB’s attorneys bring deep technical expertise, business insight, and trial experience, helping clients navigate evolving legal and commercial landscapes while safeguarding their most critical IP assets.
Team overview:
Partner Clinton Newton leads the firm’s trademark prosecution practice. He advises clients on comprehensive brand protection strategies, including trademark clearance, registration, monitoring, and enforcement across domestic and international markets. Known for his practical, business-focused approach, Newton helps clients navigate complex IP landscapes, safeguard high-value brands, and align trademark strategies with broader corporate objectives, ensuring both legal protection and commercial impact.
Trent Webb serves as co-chair of the Intellectual Property Litigation Practice Group and focuses exclusively on complex IP disputes, including patent, copyright, and trademark litigation. He has acted as lead trial counsel in over 150 IP cases, demonstrating an enviable track record of trial wins. Webb and his team pride themselves on developing a strategic roadmap and clear budget for clients, ensuring a planned path to victory in their most crucial IP matters.
