Christopher L. Lockwood

Christopher L. Lockwood

  • Trademarks, Business Law, Gov & Administrative Law ...
  • Alabama, Tennessee
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Chris Lockwood practices in the areas of trademarks, business litigation, intellectual property, and government contracts law. Chris is a shareholder with the Wilmer & Lee Government Contracts Practice Group and has successfully represented government contractors in a variety of matters including bid protests, size issues, contract disputes, and regulatory matters.

Chris has a diverse business litigation practice and has been recognized by Super Lawyers Mid-South Magazine as a “Rising Star” in the area of Business Litigation since 2015. Chris is admitted in Alabama and Tennessee, as well as various federal courts including the United States Court of Federal Claims, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and the Supreme Court of the United States. Chris frequently handles litigation cases in Madison County Circuit Court, as well as the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama, and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.

In addition to his litigation practice, Chris advises clients on intellectual matters, including federal and state trademark registrations, trade secrets, copyrights, as well as general business law and contract issues.

Chris completed his undergraduate degree in Philosophy at Mercer University, in Macon, Georgia. He received his law degree from the University of Georgia School of Law, cum laude, in 2009. During law school, Chris served as a Notes Editor for The Journal of Intellectual Property Law and was a competitor on the school’s mock trial team.

Practice Areas
Trademarks
Trademark Litigation, Trademark Registration
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Gov & Administrative Law
Administrative Law, Election Law, Government Contracts, Government Finance, Legislative & Government Affairs
Intellectual Property
Employment Law
Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Alabama
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Tennessee
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11th Circuit
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Federal Circuit
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U.S. Supreme Court
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Languages
  • English
Education
University System of Georgia - University of Georgia
J.D. (2009) | Law
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Honors: Cum laude
Activities: Journal of Intellectual Property Law AAJ Mock Trial Team
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Mercer University
B.A. (2005) | Philosophy
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Awards
Rising Star, Business Litigation 2015-2017
Super Lawyers Midsouth
Professional Associations
State Bar of Alabama  # ASB-4426-R71L
Member
Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Organizational Conflicts of Interest: Read FAR Subpart 9.5 at Your Own Peril!
Contract Management Magazine
Biotechnology Industry Organization v. District of Columbia: A Preemptive Strike Against State Price Restrictions on Prescription Pharmaceuticals
Albany Law Journal of Science and Technology
Websites & Blogs
Website
Wilmer & Lee, P.A.
Website
Government Contract Lawyers
Contact & Map
Wilmer & Lee, P.A.
100 Washington Street, Suite 100
Huntsville, AL 35801
Telephone: (256) 533-0202