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Richard S. Myers Jr.

Richard Myers is a Registered U.S. Patent Attorney. His practice focuses on patent-related aspects of intellectual property, including counseling clients on patent infringement, patent validity, and patentability. He has more than two decades of experience with the patent prosecution process. As a former patent examiner and an attorney in the private sector, he has examined or prosecuted over 600 patent applications. With an academic background in chemistry, Richard's practice primarily focuses on life sciences technology, including a wide variety of chemical and pharmaceutical arts.

While serving as a patent examiner, Richard examined patent applications directed to organic chemical compounds, and their methods of use. He issued patents to many international companies.

Recent News, Articles & Speaking Engagements

The Elite Squad of Intellectual Property Lawyers in Tennessee

by editor, Business Today News, May 9, 2023

Managing IP honors Stites & Harbison attorneys

by staff reporter, The Nashville Ledger, July 23, 2021

Intellectual Property Law

Lecturer, Intellectual Property Forum, Tennessee Bar Association, 2004

Basics of IP Litigation

Lecturer, Tennessee Bar Association, Memphis, Nashville and Knoxville, Tenn., 2003

Recent Developments in Intellectual Property Law

Lecturer, Nashville Bar Association's Continuing Legal Education, Nashville, Tenn., 2002

Tennessee Intellectual Property Law

Lecturer, Tennessee Intellectual Property Law Association, Fall Symposium, Crossville, Tenn., 2000
Recent Assignments
Bar Admissions
Tennessee
United States Patent and Trademark Office
Firm Leadership

Management Committee, Member (2018-20) (2021-23)

Intellectual Property & Technology Service Group, Co-Chair

Memberships
American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA)
American Bar Association
Tennessee Bar Association, IP Section, past Chair
Tennessee Intellectual Property Law Association
Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM), AUTM Annual Meeting Program Committee, former member; AUTM Special Interest Group, past chair
Community Involvement

Delta State University Foundation, Board of Directors (2019-Present)

Delta State University, President of the National Alumni Association (2013-15)

Education
More Than Stites & Harbison

From 1997-99, Mr. Myers worked with a law firm in Falls Church, Va. He also served as a Patent Examiner with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. Richard enjoys golf, hiking, hunting and fishing. He is involved with his children's many activities and enjoys returning to Mississippi for Delta State Alumni activities and Ole Miss football games.

Accolades

Best Lawyers in America®, Copyright Law (2013-24)

ChambersUSA, "America's Leading Lawyers for Business," Intellectual Property (2021-23)

Managing Intellectual Property, IP Stars (2013-23)

Mid-South Super Lawyers® (2017-23)

Delta State University, Alumni Hall of Fame (2023)

Myers Best Lawyers2024
IP Star rosette 2018
Myersr Superlaw
Myers Richard Chambers2023
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Press Releases

Ten Stites & Harbison Attorneys Honored by 2023 Mid-South Super Lawyers

NASHVILLE, Tenn.—The 2023 edition of Mid-South Super Lawyers recently honored 10 Stites & Harbison, PLLC attorneys. Seven attorneys were named to the Super Lawyers list and three were named to the Rising Stars list.

by Stites & Harbison, PLLC December 01, 2023
Press Releases

Delta State University Inducts Richard Myers into Alumni Hall of Fame

NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Delta State University’s Alumni Association recently inducted Stites & Harbison, PLLC attorney Richard S. Myers, Jr., into the university’s Alumni Hall of Fame.

by Stites & Harbison, PLLC November 28, 2023
Press Releases

Stites & Harbison, PLLC Lawyers Named to 2024 Best Lawyers® Publications

LOUISVILLE, Ky.—Stites & Harbison, PLLC is pleased to announce that 101 of its lawyers are included in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.

by Stites & Harbison, PLLC August 24, 2023
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Managing IP Honors Stites & Harbison Attorneys on "IP Stars" 2023 list

LOUISVILLE, Ky. —Managing Intellectual Property (Managing IP) magazine has named nine Stites & Harbison, PLLC attorneys to the 2023 “IP Stars” list. Managing IP recognizes the most highly regarded intellectual property attorneys in the U.S.

by Stites & Harbison, PLLC July 25, 2023
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Chambers USA Honors 25 Stites & Harbison Attorneys for 2023

LOUISVILLE, Ky.—Chambers USA selected 25 Stites & Harbison, PLLC attorneys in Kentucky and Tennessee for inclusion in their 2023 guide.

by Stites & Harbison, PLLC June 05, 2023
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Nine Stites & Harbison Attorneys Honored by 2022 Mid-South Super Lawyers

NASHVILLE, Tenn.—The 2022 edition of Mid-South Super Lawyers recently honored nine Stites & Harbison, PLLC attorneys. Six attorneys were named to the Super Lawyers list and three were named to the Rising Stars list.

by Stites & Harbison, PLLC December 01, 2022
Press Releases

Stites & Harbison, PLLC Lawyers Named to 2023 Best Lawyers® Publications

LOUISVILLE, Ky.—Stites & Harbison, PLLC is pleased to announce that 98 of its lawyers are included in the 2023 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. Additionally, 11 Stites & Harbison attorneys are named as “Lawyer of the Year” and 19 attorneys are recognized in “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch,” which recognizes attorneys early in their careers for outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States.

by Stites & Harbison, PLLC August 18, 2022
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Managing IP Honors Stites & Harbison Attorneys on “IP Stars” 2022 List

LOUISVILLE, Ky.—Managing Intellectual Property (Managing IP) magazine has named nine Stites & Harbison, PLLC attorneys to the 2022 “IP Stars” list. Managing IP recognizes the most highly regarded intellectual property attorneys in the U.S.

by Stites & Harbison, PLLC June 08, 2022