Biography
Blake Chrismer is a litigation attorney in Armstrong Teasdale’s Intellectual Property practice. He is skilled at drafting dispositive motions, evaluating claims and defenses, and completing discovery requests, pleadings and legal research. He applies these practical litigation skills to his wealth of knowledge in intellectual property law in order to protect, defend, and enforce clients’ creations—copyrights, patents, trademarks, and trade secrets.
Blake is particularly experienced in managing copyright matters, such as handling takedown notices and related monetary demands, evaluating the scope of protection afforded to copyrighted works, analyzing infringement, and drafting work made for hire and licensing agreements. His diverse IP practice further spans patent litigation concerning technology of mass-produced consumer goods.
Background
Prior to joining Armstrong Teasdale, Blake was a summer associate and law clerk at other law firms focused on high-stakes, complex litigation. He also served as a student extern for Magistrate Judge Jodi F. Jayne in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma.
Education
- University of Tulsa College of Law (J.D., highest honors, 2025)
- Tulsa Law Review (Executive Articles Editor; Associate Editor)
- Student Bar Association Supreme Court (Chief Justice; Justice)
- CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Constitutional Law II, Insurance Law and Remedies
- Faculty Honor Roll
- University of Tulsa (B.S.B.A., magna cum laude, 2023)
- Major in Business & Law (Accelerated Track)
- Minors in International Business, Economics, and Law, Policy & Social Justice
- Student Association Judicial Council (Chief Justice; Justice; Clerk)
- Dean’s Advisory Board; Title IX Advisory Board
- Honors: Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society, Mortar Board Honor Society, Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society, Order of Omega Honor Society, Annual Outstanding Fraternity Scholar in the College of Business, Outstanding Senior by Discipline, President’s Honor Roll, Dean’s Honor Roll
Admissions
Charitable and Civic Involvement
- St. Louis Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants for the Arts (VLAA)
Accolades
- American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) Robert C. Watson Award
