Patton, Tidwell & Culbertson

To: Senior Partner
From: Litigation Analyst
Date: 2026-05-12
Subject: Firm Summary: Patton, Tidwell & Culbertson, LLP

Patton, Tidwell & Culbertson, L.L.P. is a small litigation firm headquartered in Texarkana, Texas. With a reported size of 2-5 attorneys, the firm operates as a regional litigation boutique focused on complex civil and commercial disputes in both federal and state courts. While the firm is not ranked in major legal directories like AmLaw or Chambers, its partners are noted as experienced trial lawyers in the region. The firm's practice areas include commercial litigation, personal injury, and intellectual property.

The firm’s intellectual property practice handles patent infringement matters as part of its broader commercial litigation docket. Based on its tracked case history, the firm has experience in the wearable technology and digital health sector. The firm's marketing materials state that it represents both plaintiffs and defendants. The available data shows the firm serving on the defense side for an operating company, where it acted as local counsel for Oura Health Oy in a patent infringement suit brought by Zepp Inc.

The firm’s most notable recent patent litigation appearance is its role as local counsel for defendant Oura Health in Zepp Inc. et al. v. Oura Health Oy. This case is part of a larger, ongoing patent dispute in the competitive smart ring market, where Oura has been enforcing its patent portfolio against numerous rivals. There is no publicly available information to suggest the firm maintains a significant practice before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). The key partners listed in litigation roles are Geoffrey Patton Culbertson and Kelly B. Tidwell.