Atty. Frank M. Caprio

Atty. Frank M. Caprio

Frank Caprio chairs the Firm’s Intellectual Property Practice Group. He focuses on intellectual property law and assists clients in the protection and use of their intellectual property rights, and in the litigation of various technology-related disputes involving patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret, and computer issues.

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About Frank M. Caprio at a glance

Frank M. Caprio is a patent, trademark, copyright, ip, and trade secrets attorney based in Huntsville, Alabama, practicing at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP. Admitted to practice in Alabama, Alabama State Bar Association. Educated at The University of Alabama (J.D., 1990) and University of Alabama - Huntsville (—, 1987). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Intellectual Property (Huntsville) (2026), Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Patent (Huntsville) (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Copyright Law (2026). Serands clients in Huntsville, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Frank Caprio chairs the Firm’s Intellectual Property Practice Group
  • He focuses on intellectual property law and assists clients in the protection and use of their intellectual property rights, and in the litigation of various technology-related disputes involving patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret, and computer issues
  • He has been selected by his peers for inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America in both Intellectual Property Law and Information Technology Law
  • He is a retired Naval Flight Officer and Mission Commander having served in the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s in active duty and reserve squadrons flying the Lockheed P-3 Orion Aircraft, conducting Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Missions
  • He also worked in industry as an engineer providing technical analysis and program management to projects that included missile programs, warhead testing, and six-degree of freedom simulations
  • Frank regularly speaks on IP issues to business owners and lawyer associations, and has held leadership positions in his local and state bar associations
  • Frank is active in community service and has served as a Board member for Huntsville Hospital, YMCA, Biztec (business incubator), Chamber of Commerce, Emergency Management Agency, and the Vanderbilt NROTC Advisory Board
  • He and his wife Lisa have three children, Mark, Camille and Maria

Practice Areas Explained

Frank M. Caprio's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Frank M. Caprio handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

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Trademark Law

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Copyright Law

Frank M. Caprio is one of 17,495 copyright attorneys indexed nationally. Browse copyright attorneys in Alabama →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Frank M. Caprio is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Alabama →

Trade Secrets

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Alabama

Practicing law in Alabama. Legal matters in Alabama are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Huntsville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Alabama state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Alabama brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Alabama courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Frank M. Caprio

Where is Frank M. Caprio's law office located?
Frank M. Caprio's law practice is located in Huntsville, Alabama. The firm is Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Frank M. Caprio handle?
Frank M. Caprio focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip, trade secrets. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
Where did Frank M. Caprio go to law school?
Frank M. Caprio earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (—, 1987); (—, 1978).
How can I contact Frank M. Caprio for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Frank M. Caprio received?
Frank M. Caprio's notable recognition includes: Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Intellectual Property (Huntsville); Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Patent (Huntsville); Best Lawyers in America — Copyright Law; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent.

Education

J.D.
The University of Alabama
- 1990
University of Alabama - Huntsville
- 1987
Vanderbilt University
- 1978

Awards

Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Intellectual Property (Huntsville)
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Patent (Huntsville)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Copyright Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trade Secrets Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trademark Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Information Technology Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Alternative Dispute Resolution
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Copyright
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Information Technology
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Licensing
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Patent
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Software
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trade Secrets
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trademark
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Jessup Moot Court Team Faculty Advisor
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Adjunct Professor, University of Alabama School of Law, Patents Course, Copyrights Course
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Alabama A&M University, Board of Visitors
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Huntsville Emergency Management Agency, Board Member, 1996-present
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Leadership Alabama, Class XIV
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, Ambassador, 2009-present
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Huntsville-Madison County Chamber of Commerce, Board Member, 2004-present
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Huntsville Hospital Foundation, Chair, 2007-2009
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Madison County American Inns of Court, Past President
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Panel of Neutrals, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in Alabama Super Lawyers, Intellectual Property, 2008, 2011-2013
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Patent Law (Huntsville)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Intellectual Property (Huntsville)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Patent (Huntsville)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Patent (Huntsville)
- 2022
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Intellectual Property (Huntsville)
- 2020
Lawyer of the Year — Copyright Law (Huntsville)
- 2013

Bar Admissions

Alabama, Alabama State Bar Association

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