When asked about his professional philosophy, Travis says, “I approach every matter with clear eyes and foresight, always guided by what best serves the client’s overall business interests, not merely the immediate litigation demands in a vacuum. I focus on the bigger picture and pride myself on identifying key issues quickly and navigating challenges with strategic, creative thinking and sound judgment.” As one General Counsel said, “When you hire the best, you expect the best. The buck stops with Travis…he knows how I think…and with Travis at the helm, it’s good.”

At Lathrop GPM, Travis represents clients in complex litigation and appeals, with a particular focus on technology and intellectual property. He advises businesses nationwide, particularly middle-market companies, on protecting and enforcing their valuable innovations and brands. Known for simplifying complex issues, he offers strategic, creative legal solutions that align with clients’ business priorities.

His work spans a range of legal services tailored to intellectual property and business disputes. The following areas represent the core focus of his practice:

  • Intellectual Property Litigation
  • General Business & Complex Commercial Litigation
  • Appeals
  • Patents
  • Trademarks
  • Copyrights
  • Trade Secrets
  • Licensing & Commercial Transactions

With clients that operate in competitive, fast-moving markets where intellectual property is central to long-term growth, Travis regularly serves clients in:

  • Consumer Products
  • Content, Media, & Entertainment
  • Technology

In addition to his litigation work, Travis is a relationship manager, helping clients navigate the firm’s full range of legal services. He ensures clients are connected with the right professionals and remains involved to deliver consistent, results-oriented service. One general counsel said, Travis is “Pragmatic and solution-oriented. He is worth every dollar spent defending our IP. I expect our need for outside legal services to increase, and I intend to send more work their way.”

Travis’ work has been recognized by:

  • Missouri/Kansas Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2011-2018
  • Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, Missouri Intellectual Property, 2025
  • World Trademark Review, Leading Trademark Lawyer, 2023-2025
  • Managing Intellectual Property, IP Star – Patent Star and Trademark Star, 2022-2025

Areas of Focus

Experience

Patent Litigation and Appeals

  • Edgewell Personal Care Brands, LLC, et al. v. Munchkin, Inc. (D. Conn.; C,D, Cal.; ITC; PTAB; Fed. Cir.): Represented Munchkin in defense of patent infringement claims and related appeals pertaining to popular diaper pail refill products.
  • Munchkin, Inc. v. TOMY International, Inc. (N.D. Ill.): Represented Munchkin in prosecution of utility and design patent infringement claims relating to popular infant and toddler cup product.
  • BabyBjorn AB v. The Ergobaby Carrier, Inc. (C.D. Cal.; Fed. Cir.): Represented Ergobaby in defense of patent infringement claim and related appeal pertaining to baby bouncer product.
  • Continental Intermodal Group – Trucking LLC v. Sand Revolution LLC et al. (W.D. Tex; PTAB): Represented CIG in prosecution of patent infringement claims pertaining to modular proppant handling systems used in the hydraulic fracture drilling process.
  • ScriptPro LLC v. Innovation Associates, Inc. (D. Kan.; Fed. Cir.): Represented ScriptPro in prosecution of patent claims and related appeals relating to robotics-based pharmacy packing and sorting solutions.

Trademark, Copyright, Trade Secret, Unfair Competition and False Advertising Litigation

  • New Prime Inc., d/b/a Prime Inc. vs. Amazon Logistics, Inc. et al. (W.D. Mo.): Represented Prime Inc. in prosecution of trademark infringement claims relating to branding for transportation and logistics vehicles and companies.
  • ZGrills, Inc. v. American Outdoor Brands (W.D. Mo.): Represented ZGrills in prosecution of design patent and trade dress claims relating to popular pellet grill designs.
  • Munchkin, Inc. v. Playtex Products, LLC (C.D. Cal.): Represented Munchkin in defense of false advertising and unfair competition claims involving diaper pail systems.

Business Counseling and IP Enforcement Strategies

  • Designed strategy and executed trademark enforcement program for leading shipping and transportation company against multiple infringers throughout the United States.
  • Designed strategy and executed trademark enforcement program for leading luxury carmaker against multiple infringers throughout the United States.
  • Drafted complex intellectual property protection provisions in key contracts for leading educational content provider.
  • Advised client and lobbyists on drafting major federal trademark legislation that was ultimately enacted into law.

Credentials

Education

  • The University of Tulsa College of Law (J.D., with highest honors, 2004)
  • University of Oklahoma (B.B.A., with special distinction, 2000)

Admissions

Bar Admissions

  • Kansas
  • Missouri

Court Admissions

  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado

Recognitions

  • Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, Missouri Intellectual Property, 2025
  • World Trademark Review, "Leading Trademark Lawyer," 2023-2025
  • Selected among Managing Intellectual Property magazine's "IP Stars - Patent Star," 2022-2025
    • "Trademark Star," 2022-2025
  • Missouri/Kansas Super Lawyers “Rising Star,” 2011-2018
  • Missouri Lawyers Weekly, "Up and Coming Attorneys," 2014
  • Order of the Curule Chair
  • Tulsa Law Review, Articles Research Editor

Publications

  • Author, Old Habits Die Hard: The Trouble with Ignoring Section 2-306 of the UCC, 39 Tulsa L. Rev. 711 (2004)

Professional Activities

  • The Missouri Bar
  • Kansas Bar Association
  • Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association
  • American Bar Association
  • Lawyers Association of Kansas City (LAKC), Board of Directors, 2017 - present