Steve

Steve Garlock is a seasoned partner in the firm’s intellectual property practice with a strong foundation in business litigation and product liability. Steve assists clients with intellectual property disputes and has extensive experience litigating intellectual property cases, including utility and design patent infringement, trademark, and counterfeiting matters for well-known brands.

In recent years, he has handled significant trade secret litigation matters, including successfully trying and retrying a high-profile case. His experience extends into various industries, with a particular emphasis on manufacturing, including the pet and automotive sectors.

Steve has served as outside general counsel for several clients, providing comprehensive legal advice on intellectual property and business litigation matters. He understands that while clients often prefer to avoid litigation, having a strong advocate who is prepared to go to trial is essential. His dedication to building personal relationships with his clients has fostered long-lasting partnerships.

Steve has significant experience working with publicly traded, large, mid-sized and small pet care companies, providing strategic counsel on intellectual property and business litigation matters. He provides counsel on patent portfolios, trademark registrations and brand protection, ensuring his clients’ innovations are safeguarded against theft, counterfeiting and piracy.  His practice includes enforcing IP rights in courts throughout the country and resolving complex disputes that impact the pet care sector. His clients benefit from his deep understanding of the pet care market and the specific challenges it faces.