Phillip Free

Phil Free is an experienced intellectual property attorney with more than twenty-five years of practice handling complex, technology-driven disputes nationwide. His work centers on protecting innovation through patent, trademark, trade secret, and unfair competition litigation. Phillip represents businesses and individuals across many industries, including chemical, electrical, and computer-related technologies. He is known for providing clear legal guidance and practical strategies that align with client goals while controlling risk and cost.

Phillip Free earned a J.D. from the University of Oklahoma College of Law and a B.S. in Chemistry, cum laude, from Southwestern Oklahoma State University. His scientific training strengthens his ability to analyze technical evidence and explain complex concepts in clear terms. This education allows him to bridge law and science when advising clients, presenting arguments to judges and juries, and evaluating intellectual property rights across highly specialized fields.

Throughout his career, Phillip has litigated patent and trademark disputes, trade secret claims, copyright matters, licensing conflicts, false advertising cases, and domain name disputes. He has handled matters in state and federal courts across the country, including reported trial decisions influencing Oklahoma intellectual property law. In addition to litigation, he counsels clients on patent and trademark prosecution, applications, opinions, searches, cease and desist matters, licensing agreements, and portfolio management.

Phillip Free is widely recognized for excellence in intellectual property law by leading legal organizations. He has been consistently listed in Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers for intellectual property litigation and related practice areas. Ranked Band One by Chambers USA, Phillip is also recognized as a Benchmark Litigation Local Star. Through strategic advocacy and direct advice, he continues helping clients protect intellectual property and resolve disputes efficiently and decisively for clients.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder, Phillip Free, PLLC
• Member, Oklahoma Bar Association

Licensed State

• Oklahoma

Education

• University of Oklahoma College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Southwestern Oklahoma State University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

Awards & Badges