LORI BUTLER
PARALEGAL
University of Evansville, BS, Legal Administration, 1981
Lori Butler is a Paralegal for Bates & Bates, LLC. Ms. Butler assists Bates & Bates attorneys with
the prosecution of domestic and foreign trademark registrations, United States copyright
registration applications, and domestic and international prosecutions. She assists with
procedures and workflow of trademark applications, assignments, licensing and customs
matters for a global beverage company, a premier musical instrument manufacturer and world
class medical supply company. She works effectively with applicants and business personnel to
obtain necessary signatures and specimens relative to the Intellectual Property prosecution and
defense process.
Ms. Butler has over 30 years of Legal Assistant experience with 20 years focused on corporate
and intellectual property matters, working in one of Atlanta’s largest premier law firms and
assisting many high profile clients. Her attention to detail is now focused on assisting clients of
Bates & Bates with trademark matters and general intellectual property issues.