Michael J. LaBrie

Michael J. LaBrie is a shareholder at McAfee & Taft and leads the firm’s Intellectual Property and Biotech Industry Groups. Devoting his career to intellectual property law, he represents clients in patents, trademarks, copyrights, licensing, trade secrets, and related litigation worldwide. Registered before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, he handles prosecution, portfolio management, licensing, infringement analysis, and dispute resolution in federal courts and administrative proceedings.

LaBrie earned his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Oklahoma and his J.D., magna cum laude, from Oklahoma City University School of Law. While in law school, he was a Merit Scholar, served on the Law Review, participated in Moot Court, and achieved numerous academic honors. His engineering background provides valuable technical insight for clients in industries ranging from biotechnology to energy and software.

LaBrie is a trusted chief IP counsel to corporations, startups, and technology companies, providing strategic guidance on global patent filings, trademark portfolio management, and complex intellectual property agreements. He handles international patent prosecution across nearly every major jurisdiction, negotiates software licensing and joint development deals, and advises on mergers and acquisitions involving high‑value IP assets. Recognized by Chambers USA, Best Lawyers, and Oklahoma Super Lawyers, LaBrie is a multiple “Lawyer of the Year” award recipient in patent law, trademark law, copyright law, and IP litigation.

Michael J. LaBrie focuses on aligning IP strategy with business goals, safeguarding innovation, and minimizing risk. Whether securing protection for new technologies, defending rights in litigation, or structuring licensing arrangements, he delivers solutions that enhance market position and long-term growth. His experience, leadership, and technical background enable him to offer comprehensive counsel that supports clients’ competitive advantages on a global scale.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Practice Group Leader & Industry Group Leader, McAfee & Taft A Professional Corporation
• Member and Former President, Oklahoma Bar Association (Intellectual Property Section)
• Member, American Intellectual Property Law Association
• Member, Oklahoma County Bar Association
• Member, International Trademark Association
• Member, National Society of Professional Engineers
• Member, Oklahoma Society of Professional Engineers
• Member, The Association of University Technology Managers

Licensed State

• Oklahoma

Education

• Oklahoma City University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Oklahoma
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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