Frank J. Catalano

Frank Catalano is of counsel in the Tulsa office of GableGotwals. He has 50 years of legal experience, with an emphasis in intellectual property.

Frank spent five years working as an electrical design engineer after college. Upon passing the bar, he worked for approximately one year as an attorney for the International Patents Division of Burroughs Corporation in Detroit, Michigan.  His private law practice focused on intellectual property.

A frequent speaker on the topic of intellectual property, Frank presents seminars to schools, companies, clubs, and inventors’ groups with respect to patents, trademarks, copyrights infringement, and trade secret matters.

Frank’s recent experience includes:

• Energy conversion (particularly water driven-power-generating turbines)
• Overland and undersea oil & gas pipeline equipment
• Medical instruments and technology
• Audio technology