Richard William Barnes

Rick has been helping clients with their legal matters for over 30 years.

He has drafted and prosecuted hundreds of patent application to issuance, representing a diverse range of technologies.

Rick has a large trademark portfolio and can help you get your trademark registered, and help you use it correctly so that you maintain strong rights.

He has filed and prosecuted many copyright applications to issuance, and is familiar with the various aspects of copyright registration and protection.

Rick has drafted and negotiated hundreds of complex license agreements, and can help you license your intellectual property without losing control of it.

He has helped numerous clients who have either received a cease and desist letter and needed to respond to it, or have felt that they needed to send a cease and desist letter in order to protect their valuable intellectual property rights.

Rick will be happy to help you with your intellectual property matters, no matter what they might be. Call now for a free telephone consultation.

University of Tennessee College of Law

1994

Brigham Young University

B.S. (1983) | Chemical Engineering

1983

Attorney

TechnicalAttorney

2022 - Current

All aspects of intellectual property law, including patent, trademark, and copyright

Attorney

Luedeka Neely Group, P.C.

1993 - 2022

All aspects of intellectual property law, including patent, trademark, and copyright

Technically Speaking: Purchasing A Law Firm Telephone System

Knoxville Bar Association

2005

Technically Speaking: Wireless Networking

Knoxville Bar Association

2004

Technically Speaking: Personal Digital Assistants

Knoxville Bar Association

2002

Technically Speaking: Software Billing Systems

Knoxville Bar Association

2002

Law Firm Telecommunications, Tech Expo, Knoxville TN

April 2008

Knoxville Bar Association

Top Attorneys

Cityview Magazine

2022

At least one of IP/Trademarks/Patents

Top Attorneys

Cityview Magazine

2021

Top Attorneys

Cityview Magazine

2020

Top Attorneys

Cityview Magazine

2019

Top Attorneys

Cityview Magazine

2018

Tennessee State Bar  # 016577

Member

Current

Knoxville Bar Association

Current

Utah State Bar  # 14551

Current

Tennessee

Board of Professional Responsibility of the Supreme Court of Tennessee

ID Number: 016577

United States Patent Office

ID Number: 39596

Utah

Utah State Bar

ID Number: 14551

6th Circuit

• Free Consultation
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  The vast majority of our work is performed on an up-front, flat-fee basis. I've been doing this for years, so once the scope of the project is identified, I can provide you with a firm quote for exactly what it will cost.