Annis is a St. Louis-based trial attorney protecting the corporate value of food and agribusiness clients, including against claims of false advertising, patent and trademark infringement, and enforcement and the misappropriation of trade secrets. A 25-plus year veteran, Annis has tried to verdict dozens of cases, in both federal and state courts, as well as before numerous federal administrative agencies. He is a frequent speaker, both in public forums and in private client presentations, on many topics within the intellectual property world, including claims raised in and the defense of consumer class actions and competitor-based false advertising.