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McCoy Russell congratulates Jennifer and John Russell on their recent backyard habitat certification. Aiming to help native birds thrive, they removed thousands of square feet of invasive ivy and planted hundreds of native plants. They received the Gold Certification.

Birds are an essential part of the natural system. They are essential as pollinators and for seed dispersal of many plants, especially native plants. Birds also feed on a variety of insects, rodents, and other small animals, naturally keeping those populations in check and ensuring a proper balance in their ecosystem.

Super Lawyer continues to recognize John Russell for Super Lawyers 2022. First selected as a Rising Star in 2013, John’s recognition as a Super Lawyer since 2020 is a testament to his passion for intellectual property law and the recognition of McCoy Russell LLP’s highly effective and advanced portfolio development approach.

John maintains a leading role in the firm’s unique collaborative model that utilizes patent attorneys and agents with in-house technical specialists to leverage not only legal and strategy expertise, but also technical expertise and experience. John continues to lead the development of numerous valuable portfolios for clients including portfolios that have generated millions in licensing revenue or stopped a competitor from entering the market altogether.

Super Lawyers recognizes Partner Anna McCoy as a Super Lawyer in Oregon for 2022. Anna’s selection for this year’s Super Lawyers 2022 highlights her outstanding work and commitment to the spirit of the legal profession, and the community’s recognition of McCoy Russell LLP’s highly effective and advanced portfolio development approach.

Super Lawyers notes “Their knowledge of the law, professional work ethic, and advocacy on behalf of their clients allow them to stand out among other attorneys in the field.”

Anna is highly regarded for her active and successful patent prosecution and design practice. She also is widely recognized as an international trademark expert with a substantial international trademark practice and special talent for protecting famous trademarks and trade dress. Her vision continues take McCoy Russell’s legal practice to new heights.

Super Lawyers recognizes Attorney Daniel Evans as a Rising Star 2022. Selection to Rising Stars is limited to a small number of attorneys in each state. As one of the few attorneys to garner the distinction of Rising Stars, Dan has earned the respect of peers as one of the top-rated attorneys in the nation.

One area of focus for Dan is using a combination of statistics and alternative strategies to expedite prosecution and reduce prosecution costs. Dan has significant success in avoiding RCE fees and appeals in many applications when an Examiner’s statistics indicated that prosecution would likely be lengthy and costly.

While maintaining an active practice, he fosters community and growth within the Oregon’s intellectual property community by volunteering for the Executive Committee of Oregon State Bar’s Intellectual Property section.

McCoy Russell congratulates Dan Evans for his inclusion into Super Lawyers.

Super Layers recognizes three Attorneys from McCoy Russell in their 2022 Super Lawyers publication. Super Lawyers recognizes the top lawyers in Oregon via a patented multiphase selection process involving peer nomination, independent research and peer evaluation. Only 5% of attorneys in Oregon receive this distinction.

McCoy Russell congratulates Partner Anna McCoy, Partner John Russell, and Attorney Daniel Evans on their inclusion into Super Lawyers 2022. McCoy Russell LLP is a nationally ranked, boutique intellectual property firm focused on portfolio development providing valuable industry experience instrumental to understanding our clients’ technologies and perspectives.

Anna McCoy, Founding Partner at McCoy Russell, continues receiving recognition as a leading lawyer within intellectual property in Chambers USA 2022. She is renowned for her international trademark practice and highly regarded for her patent prosecution practice.

Serving start-ups to iconic brands, Anna provides a hands-on approach that assists clients in developing strong brand protection. Chambers notes an excerpt from their research stating, “Anna is extremely knowledgeable and approachable.”

We are pleased for Anna’s continued inclusion in Chambers USA, which highlights her on-going passion and dedication to intellectual property law. Her vision continues to take McCoy Russell’s legal practice to new heights.

John Russell, Founding Partner at McCoy Russell, received recognition as a leading lawyer within intellectual property in Chambers USA 2022. While maintaining an active practice, he continues to foster community through thought leadership via his patent prosecution blog (www.mriplaw.com), which discusses patent prosecution issues from a practical perspective.
Recognized for the strength of his patent prosecution practice and strategies, Chambers notes “John Russell is a patent attorney with a wealth of experience in patent prosecution and portfolio management.”

We are pleased for John’s inclusion in this year’s Chambers USA. John’s innovative leadership at McCoy Russell has helped the firm maintain top national rankings in objective patent prosecution quality.

Justin Wagner, Senior Associate at McCoy Russell, received recognition as an Associate To Watch within intellectual property in Chambers USA 2022. Justin leverages his enthusiasm and expertise, encouraging the growth and development of patent prosecution within the patent law community, and supporting emerging businesses and academic institutions.

Recognized for his advisement in patent drafting and prosecution, Chambers notes from their client interviews how clients are “always impressed with Justin’s knowledge and service-oriented style.”

We are pleased for Justin’s inclusion in this year’s Chambers USA.

McCoy Russell maintains recognition in Chambers USA 2022 as one of the leading intellectual property firms in the USA with three of its attorneys individually ranked. A smaller women-owned technology-focused law firm that has made a mark in intellectual property, our inclusion into this guide is a testament to our firm’s holistic approach and collaborative model.

Chambers USA rankings utilize in-depth market analysis and independent research, working with firms of all sizes. You may read more about their methodology at their site linked here.

McCoy Russell is creating the future of intellectual property law, rising above the challenges of the ever-changing landscape. Our firm culture that continues to bolster and expand our collaborative hybrid-remote work in the intellectual property realm. The firm is constantly finding ways to be more efficient developing and using new technologies and tools. Our diverse team, with wide ranging backgrounds and experiences, is key to our ability to innovate and bring our clients patent and trademark solutions like no other.

McCoy Russell is proud to provide our clients with the quality and value they have come to expect.