Adam S. Baldridge

Adam S. Baldridge is a highly accomplished attorney focusing on intellectual property and technology litigation. As chair of Baker Donelson’s Intellectual Property Group, he has first-chair experience in high-stakes patent, trade secret, trademark, trade dress, unfair competition, copyright, and right-of-publicity cases. He has successfully represented clients before federal courts, the U.S. Supreme Court, and the Patent Trial and Appeal Board.

With honors, Mr. Baldridge earned his Juris Doctor from Columbia University School of Law, where he was a Stone Scholar and Executive Editor of the Columbia Journal of Environmental Law. He also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration, magna cum laude, from the University of Memphis, where he distinguished himself in academic excellence.

Mr. Baldridge is an experienced intellectual property litigator who defends clients in high-stakes patent infringement lawsuits, including cases that lead to the surrender or invalidation of patent rights. He also protects companies against trade secret misappropriation and unfair competition. In addition, he manages and enforces trademark and trade secret portfolios for clients in cutting-edge and consumer-focused industries, including artificial intelligence, automotive, home durable goods, hospitality, healthcare, and retail.

Mr. Baldridge advises startups, mid-sized businesses, and publicly traded companies on intellectual property procurement, litigation, licensing agreements, and corporate policies for protecting trade secrets. He also helps clients navigate non-disclosure obligations and avoid intellectual property disputes. Recognized for his expertise, he has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America (2011–2025) and named “Lawyer of the Year” multiple times in Memphis.

With a strong track record in intellectual property enforcement and litigation, Mr. Baldridge provides strategic legal solutions to safeguard and advance his client’s business interests. He is a trusted advocate, ensuring businesses maintain a competitive edge through intellectual property protection, dispute resolution, and rights enforcement in national and international markets.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC
• Fellow, Memphis Bar Foundation
• Member, American Intellectual Property Law Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Tennessee Bar Association (TBA)
• Member, Memphis Bar Association (MBA)
• Member, Tennessee Intellectual Property Law Association (TIPLA)
• Member, Beta Alpha Psi Accounting Fraternity

Licensed State

• Tennessee

Education

• Columbia University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Memphis
  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

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