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Bateman IP was established in 2003 by Randall (Rand) Bateman. Rand is a registered patent lawyer practicing in Kansas City, Missouri, and the surrounding metro area. He is currently the managing shareholder of BATEMAN IP. Apart from his work at Bateman IP, Rand has been a name partner in another intellectual property firm and was the head of the intellectual property groups at two large law firms. Rand has also served as Chair of the Intellectual Property Section and Chair of the Cyberlaw Section of the State Bar, and has been President of a regional bar association.
Rand’s practice is focused on the protection of all forms of intellectual property. Rand’s thirty-two years of experience include complex intellectual property litigation and the prosecution of patent, trademark, and copyright matters. He represents local, regional, national, and international clients. Particular areas of focus in Rand’s practice include medical device patents and shooting range/target technologies, as well as litigation representing patent and copyright owners. Rand also does extensive work in trademark disputes, both in the Federal Court and before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. To date, Rand has obtained hundreds of patents for his clients and filed more than 1,000 trademark applications.
Rand has also litigated numerous patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret matters, ranging from architectural copyright cases to patent cases. As a patent lawyer, his successful efforts have ranged from million-dollar settlements on behalf of his clients to the invalidation of every claim in multiple patents being asserted against his clients. Rand is frequently called on to speak regarding intellectual property issues and has published numerous articles regarding Intellectual Property and how it affects business. Rand is also the founder of the Utah Genius Awards, which honor Utah’s top patentees and trademark registrants.
Rand has been listed for 18+ consecutive years in Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers and has been identified as one of the top 100 attorneys in his field. Outside of work, Rand enjoys cycling, fishing, and beating his children on the go-kart track.
Our Patent Lawyer Shares A Patent Primer
The Patent Primer is what every business owner should know about patents and provide general information about intellectual property matters. Intellectual property can include anything from patents, trademarks, copyright, to trade secrets.
Patent Lawyer Rand Bateman shares, many companies succeed because they have developed products or processes that are superior to those of their competition. By obtaining a patent, the company can exclude its competitors from making the product, or using the improved process, for a given length of time. They also have protectable rights in the event of patent infringement.
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Understanding Fair Use and How A Kansas City Copyright Lawyer Helps You Avoid Infringement Claims
Fair use often creates confusion for business owners, creators, marketers, educators, and entrepreneurs who rely on creative content every day. At Bateman IP, a Kansas City copyright lawyer can help you understand when copyright protection may apply, when you need permission, and how to reduce the risk of infringement claims. If your work involves original…
When Small Businesses Should Contact A Local IP Attorney to Avoid Future Legal Problems
Small business owners often wait until a legal problem appears before they think about intellectual property. That delay can make brand disputes, ownership questions, copycat issues, and contract problems harder to fix. A local IP attorney can help business owners identify risks early and protect the value they are building. At Bateman IP, we help…
How A Kansas City Trademark Lawyer Helps Defend Your Brand Against Infringement Claims
When your business name, logo, slogan, product name, or brand identity is challenged, the situation can feel stressful fast. A Kansas City trademark lawyer can help you understand the claim, protect your rights, and make smart decisions before a dispute grows. At Bateman IP, we help businesses protect valuable intellectual property with practical legal guidance and…
Why Joint Patent Ownership Can Create Big Risks
Bateman IP July 23, 2026 2:30 pm