Best Lawyers in Texas, United States for Patent Law
Joe Cleveland has practiced in the area of commercial and intellectual property litigation for over 30 years. He has extensive trial and appellate experience representing entrepreneurs, inventors, and private and publicly-traded companies. His practice includes a broad range of complex commercial litigation involving patent, copyright, trademark, trade secrets, antitrust, contracts, employment, oil and gas, securities, and other commercial matters. He has tried cases in both state and federal...
Christopher M. Weimer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trademark Law. Christopher M. practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher M. Weimer since 2019. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Christopher M. Weimer is held by other lawyers.
David E. Warden is an internationally recognized expert in business litigation and arbitration, including patents and other intellectual property. He is a lawyer, arbitrator, engineer, adjunct professor, published author, and businessman. Mr. Warden has tried many healthcare, energy, securities, and intellectual property business lawsuits for individual clients and entities, as well as mass actions and class actions, and is licensed as a patent attorney before the U.S. Patent & Trademark ...
Jerry Harris’ practice covers a broad and complex range of intellectual property issues with a primary focus on patents and trademarks. His straightforward yet persuasive communication style is key to understanding what his clients want and helping them achieve their desired goals. With substantial experience representing both patentees and alleged infringers, Jerry possesses a unique perspective regarding IP litigation. He has also developed a significant trademark practice advising cl...
Jerry is a founding member of Matheson Keys & Kordzik PLLC. Previously, Jerry had more than thirty years of legal experience with large law firms and as company general counsel. He has broad experience in representing technology, industrial and other intellectual property-based enterprises ranging from Fortune 500 companies, multinationals and universities to startups in both domestic and international matters. Jerry’s legal practice focuses on technology business, intellectual prop...
Michael S. Metteauer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trademark Law. Michael S. practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Michael S. Metteauer since 2015. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Michael S. Metteauer is held by other lawyers.
Bill Barber has devoted his legal career to the field of trademark law, focusing primarily on trademark litigation and policing, handling cases in federal courts across the U.S. and before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Experienced in all aspects of litigation, including jury and bench trials as well as appeals, Bill also handles domain name disputes through ICANN’s domain name dispute resolution policies. He regularly assists clients with a wide range of trademark needs, includi...
Jerry Fellows prepares and implements intellectual property protection and enforcement strategies that help clients achieve their business goals. His practice includes acquiring and enforcing United States and foreign patent rights, particularly for alternative energy innovations, sustainable technologies, software, Internet, business methods, seismic detection systems, and electrical, mechanical, biomedical and electromechanical technologies. Jerry also has experience patenting material scie...
Alexandra H. Bistline is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Intellectual Property and Trademark Law. Alexandra H. practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Alexandra H. Bistline since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Alexandra H. Bistline is held by other lawyers.
Rocco Magni is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Intellectual Property Law and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Rocco practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Rocco Magni since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Rocco Magni is held by other lawyers.
For Garrett, the law isn’t just a profession. It’s where family, tradition, and the thrill of the courtroom come together. Mr. Parish is living out his dream of practicing in his native East Texas. Mr. Parish's journey to Miller Fair Henry has come full circle. He started as an intern with the predecessor firm of Ward, Smith & Hill and says he is honored to continue learning from and working alongside some of the best trial lawyers in the nation. Mr. Parish handles matters inv...
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