GableGotwals Welcomes Christopher A. Shrock

GableGotwals is pleased to announce that Christopher A. Shrock has joined the Firm’s Intellectual Property Practice in Tulsa. Chris’ IP practice includes patent prosecution, litigation, licensing, and portfolio management; trademark and copyright law; and trade secret litigation. His electrical engineering background provides valuable insight into his practice of assisting clients ranging from start-ups to multi-national and global organizations within the energy, heavy equipment, and manufacturing industries. Chris’ patent practice is also informed by his philosophy research on the nature of sense perception and scientific discovery.

He is licensed to practice in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the state of Oklahoma.

Chris joins an existing deep bench of intellectual property attorneys experienced in a wide variety of technical disciplines, including an enviornmental scientist and chemical, electrical, industrial, and mechanical engineers. Not only are our attorneys ready to assist in the processing of new patent, trademark or copyright applications, but they are also dedicated to helping our clients protect and develop value-maximizing IP strategies that cater to the specific and distinct needs of each client’s business. For the fifth consecutive year, GableGotwals was named a Top Member Firm of 2022 by Azami Global, the single largest network of IP professionals in the world. In addition, the Firm is ranked Band 2 for Intellectual Property by Chambers & Partners.

Prior to joining the Firm, Chris was an intern and patent agent at The University of Tulsa, where he evaluated the university’s patent portfolio, drafted marketing materials, accepted inventor disclosures, and reviewed work conducted by outside counsel.

Chris received his B.S. in electrical engineering from The University of Tulsa, where he graduated cum laude, completed the Honors Program, and conducted research in optics. He received a master’s in arts in historical theology at Harding School of Theology and a Ph.D. in philosophy at Baylor University before obtaining his J.D. at TU.