Jessica John Bowman

Jessica John Bowman is a trial lawyer whose practice is primarily focused on intellectual property and appellate litigation. In addition to drafting claim-construction briefs, participating in Markman hearings, and conducting discovery in patent infringement cases for clients in the oil and gas industry, product manufacturers and service providers, she has successfully defended clients charged with trademark infringement, false advertising, and CAN-SPAM violations. Jessica also maintains an active appellate practice, participating in a wide variety of appeals from state agencies, state courts and federal courts.

Prior to joining McAfee & Taft, Jessica clerked for the Honorable Judge Kenneth Ripple on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit and served as a law clerk to the Honorable Judge Gregory Frizzell at the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma.

After obtaining her bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the University of Oklahoma in 2005, Jessica attended the University of Illinois College of Law, graduating summa cum laude. While in law school, Jessica served as lectures editor for the University of Illinois Law Review and was named the “Best Overall Advocate” in the Frederick Green Moot Court Competition.

• Drafted Markman brief proposing claim constructions for six disputed terms, the majority of which were adopted by the court or otherwise construed in client’s favor, resulting in stipulation of dismissal by opposing party.
• Successfully opposed motion for preliminary injunction seeking to prohibit alleged misuse of confidential information, trademarks and trade dress by current client.
• Opposed out-of-state trademark infringement action on standing and mootness grounds which, together with an offer of judgment, resulted in favorable stipulation of dismissal of the action for Oklahoma client.  
• Submitted numerous responses to office actions by U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, obtaining registration of various trademarks over the initial objection and rejection of the examining attorneys.
• Responded to demand letter brought against client under the CAN-SPAM Act, opposing numerous claimed violations and ultimately obtaining favorable settlement terms prior to the filing of a civil action.  
• Advised oil and gas client on advertising policy based upon the Federal Trade Commissions’ recently revised “Green Guides.”
• Provided feedback on company’s inquiry concerning the use of event photos and images on social media websites.
• Advised quasi-governmental venue regarding potential First Amendment claims that may arise as a result of client's policy governing conduct of guests and licensees, and assisted with the development of a policy that would prevent such claims.
• Advised private entity of potential First Amendment and Due Process claims available to it in a pending matter.  
• Participated in the briefing of two petitions for certiorari before the Oklahoma Supreme Court.
• Obtained asylum for pro bono client based on prior persecution for religious beliefs.