Atty. Terry L. Wright

Atty. Terry L. Wright

Terry Wright is a Registered Patent Attorney whose practice focuses on designing and implementing intellectual property protection strategies. Terry has extensive experience advising clients ranging from small, privately held companies to multi-national, publicly traded companies.

Louisville Louisville 19 Years Experience 19 year
Call (502) 587-3400

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About Terry L. Wright at a glance

Terry L. Wright is a trademark and ip attorney based in Louisville, Kentucky, practicing at Stites & Harbison PLLC. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (2007). Educated at University of Louisville (J.D., 2007) and University of Louisville (—, 2003). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Trademark Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serves clients in Louisville, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

Terry Wright is a Registered Patent Attorney whose practice focuses on designing and implementing intellectual property protection strategies. Terry has extensive experience advising clients ranging from small, privately held companies to multi-national, publicly traded companies. He regularly prepares protection plans for intellectual property associated with consumer goods, medical and other mechanical devices, and life sciences-associated technologies. As part of his practice, Terry routinely focuses on multiple areas of intellectual property protection, including trademark and copyright issues, licensing agreements, and patent-related aspects of intellectual property, such as patent drafting, patent prosecution and counseling clients on infringement, validity and patentability.

Contributing to his practice is a background in life sciences and chemistry, with academic research experience in the areas of cardiovascular biology, molecular and cellular biology, pharmacology, and biotechnology. He also maintains a vast understanding of the mechanical arts and material sciences, including the underlying processes, reactions, and chemical interactions associated with the material sciences field.

Recent Assignments

  • Counseled companies and Technology Transfer and Licensing Offices of various Universities regarding strategies for protecting patent-based intellectual property.
  • Developed a comprehensive patent protection strategy that protected multiple new product lines for a leading visco-elastic foam bedding manufacturer.
  • Assisted various research institutions and private and publicly traded companies in establishing and managing international patent portfolios involving applications and patents in regions and countries including Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Europe, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States.
  • Assisted a large plastic film manufacturer in developing and implementing appropriate patent strategies to protect new themoplastic film products, preparation methods, and related equipment.

Practice Areas Explained

Terry L. Wright's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Terry L. Wright handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trademark Law

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Intellectual Property

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

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Kentucky

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Terry L. Wright

Where is Terry L. Wright's law office located?
Terry L. Wright's law practice is located in Louisville, Kentucky. The firm is Stites & Harbison PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Terry L. Wright handle?
Terry L. Wright focuses on trademark, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kentucky.
How long has Terry L. Wright practiced law?
Terry L. Wright has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did Terry L. Wright go to law school?
Terry L. Wright earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (—, 2003); (B.S., 2003).
How can I contact Terry L. Wright for a consultation?
You can contact Terry L. Wright directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Terry L. Wright received?
Terry L. Wright's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law; Best Lawyers in America — Trademark Law; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice; Best Lawyers in America — Copyright Law.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Louisville
- 2007
University of Louisville
- 2003
B.S.
University of Louisville
- 2003

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trademark Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Copyright Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Kentucky Super Lawyers, Intellectual Property
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Kentucky Super Lawyers, Rising Star
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, Recognized Practitioner, Intellectual Property
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Kentucky
Admitted: 2007

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