U.S. law firm founded in 2006 specializing exclusively in trademark, copyright and unfair competition law, with offices in Austin and McLean and 38 attorneys.
Pirkey Barber PLLC is a U.S. law firm that works exclusively in trademark, copyright, and unfair competition law, representing clients worldwide on intellectual property matters. Founded in 2006 by three attorneys, the firm has grown to 38 lawyers supported by paralegals and support staff, making it one of the largest firms in the United States with a practice confined to these fields. It is headquartered in Austin, Texas, with an additional office in McLean, Virginia.
The firm's practice spans trademark clearance, prosecution, policing, enforcement and portfolio management, alongside intellectual property litigation and proceedings before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. It also handles domain name disputes, trade dress, advertising counseling, false advertising litigation, social media and online branding issues, and anti-counterfeiting enforcement. Recognition includes Trademark Prosecution Firm of the Year (South) at the 2026 Managing IP Awards, Firm of the Year for U.S. Trademark Disputes (South) in 2025, and a National Gold Tier ranking from World Trademark Review.
Pirkey Barber advises clients across industries including food and beverage, quick service restaurants, oil and energy, retail, airlines and consumer brands. Its roster includes Wendy's, ExxonMobil, 3M, Frito Lay, Taco Bell, 7-Eleven, Best Buy, Pizza Hut, KFC, Krispy Kreme, Whataburger and Southwest Airlines. The firm describes its approach as client-centred, combining high-level legal skills with accessibility and reasonableness.
