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Joel T. Beres's Profile Image

Joel T. Beres

Recognized by Best Lawyers® since 2003.
400 West Market Street, Suite 1800 Louisville, Kentucky 40202-3352
(502) 587-3400
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jberes@stites.com
Firm: Stites & Harbison, PLLC
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Stites & Harbison, PLLC


Years In Practice


Phone Number (502) 587-3400

With more than 25 years of Intellectual Property experience, Joel actively tries cases in both state and federal courts. A founding member and former co-chair of the firm's Intellectual Property and Technology Service Group, he manages all aspects of infringement litigation for both federal and state courts, including trial and appellate practice. He has also prepared and prosecuted trademark and copyright applications, prosecuted and defended trademark opposition and cancellation proceedings, negotiated and prepared trademark and copyright assignment and license agreements, and negotiated and prepared software licensing and consulting agreements.

More Than Stites & HarbisonMr. Beres is active in the International Trademark Association leadership and served on its Board of Directors (2010-12) and was the Chair of Membership Services Committee (2008-09). He is a Davidson Fellow for Trademark Law at the Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville and is a founding member of the Stanford University Alumni Club in Louisville. He also served on the Board of Trustees of St. Francis High School (2010-14) and served on the Board of Directors of the Kentucky Council on Economic Education. Always the technophile, Mr. Beres enjoys tech gadgets and playing with the latest computer hardware and software. True to his Montana roots, he also enjoys fencing, but just the barbed wire variety.

What legal services does this lawyer offer?
Copyright Law
Information Technology Law
Litigation - Intellectual Property
Litigation - Patent
Trade Secrets Law
Trademark Law
Awards
Lawyer of the Year recognition for Joel T. Beres
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
Litigation - Patent, Louisville (2021)
Litigation - Intellectual Property, Louisville (2020)
Copyright Law, Louisville (2019)
Trademark Law, Louisville (2018)
Copyright Law, Louisville (2017)
  • Kentucky Super Lawyers (2009-present)
  • Louisville Magazine Top Lawyers for Copyright/Trademark Law and Information Technology Law (2013, 2016)
  • Managing Intellectual Property, IP Stars (2013-present)
  • ChambersUSA, America's Leading Lawyers for Business (2013-present)
  • Kentucky Super Lawyers, Top 50 Attorneys in Kentucky (2010-15; 2017)
Languages
English
Education
Graduated
Stanford University, B.A. Economics and Public Policy
Graduated 1983
Contact Details and Office Locations
Office: (502) 587-3400
jberes@stites.com
400 West Market Street, Suite 1800
Louisville, Kentucky 40202-3352
Louisville, Kentucky 40202-3352
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