Rachel Blue

Rachel Blue is a highly accomplished attorney specializing in intellectual property, franchise law, and unfair competition matters. With extensive experience in trademark law, copyright protection, licensing, and litigation, she provides legal guidance to businesses and individuals. Her career began as a trademark examining attorney at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, giving her in-depth knowledge of federal trademark procedures.

Over the years, Rachel has built a strong reputation in handling trademark registration, enforcement, disputes, and intellectual property agreements. She has worked with clients across various industries, including food, agriculture, and entertainment, helping them protect their brands and creative assets.

Rachel earned her J.D. from the University of Tulsa in 1988 and her B.A., magna cum laude, from the University of Texas in 1984. She is admitted to practice in Missouri and Oklahoma, along with multiple U.S. district courts and appellate courts, including the Seventh Circuit and the Federal Circuit.

Rachel helps businesses of all sizes build, protect, and enforce their brands. She provides end-to-end trademark services—including clearance searches, trademark prosecution, and trademark litigation—to keep her clients’ brand assets secure and enforceable. Her practice also includes franchise law, where she guides franchisors and franchisees through compliance, franchise agreement drafting, and franchise registration in multiple jurisdictions. In addition, Rachel offers strategic counsel on trade secret protection and negotiates intellectual property licensing arrangements that maximize the value of her clients’ IP portfolios.

In addition to her legal practice, Rachel Blue is an active contributor to legal education and professional organizations. She has authored multiple articles on intellectual property law and frequently speaks at legal seminars. She also collaborates with international law firms, serving as U.S. counsel for clients in Canada, the UK, Brazil, and Korea. Her work has earned her recognition in The Best Lawyers in America, Chambers USA, and Oklahoma Super Lawyers.

With a commitment to excellence and deep industry knowledge, Rachel continues to support businesses and individuals in safeguarding their intellectual property and navigating complex legal landscapes.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, McAfee & Taft A Professional Corporation
• Member, Tulsa County Bar Association
• Member, Oklahoma Bar Association
• Member, Missouri Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association; Intellectual Property Section
• Member, International Trademark Association
• Member, Connect Professional Women’s Network

Licensed State

• Oklahoma
• Missouri

Education

• University of Tulsa
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Texas
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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