Tennell Lockett
Managing Partner – Townsend & Lockett LLC

Description of field of expertise

Tennell focuses his practice on patent, trademark and copyright matters, including all aspects of complex intellectual property litigation and intellectual property and technology licensing and transactions. Tennell also has significant experience securing, protecting and enforcing trademark and service mark rights and registrations for clients of varying industry and portfolio complexity.  Tennell is a member of the Hon. Charles Pannell, Jr. IP Inn of Court, where he serves as a Master of the Inn.

Prior to forming Townsend & Lockett, LLC, Tennell practiced law at Alston & Bird, LLP in its Intellectual Property group. While there, Tennell serviced both large and small clients in complex patent infringement cases, ranging from representations of Fortune 500 and Fortune Global 500 companies to sole inventors. Tennell also gained years of trademark experience, managing large trademark portfolios for numerous companies with nationally- and internationally-recognized trade and service marks. Tennell’s litigation expertise includes considerable trial experience, including multiple successful patent trials in front of the International Trade Commission.

What advice would you offer to new attorneys interested in your field?

Study the law to acquire indispensable expertise in your area, become a master of the technologies that support your area, and hone skills as a problem solver.