Intellectual Property
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About
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Winston & Strawn’s Texas IP attorneys have obtained headline-grabbing results in several high-stakes cases. Our Texas offices include an active patent litigation and trade secret litigation practice, with in-house forensics experience, providing clients with the skills required to handle the technology challenges inherent in trade secret and other IP litigation. Our group of experienced trial lawyers include former clerks from all Texas federal courts, fifth and federal circuit courts, and the Texas Supreme Court. Our practice includes attorneys with technical degrees in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Genetics, and Mechanical Engineering and experience in high-tech, financial services, energy, agribusiness, consumer product, and transportations sectors. Our Dallas service offerings complement our well-established and award-winning Houston IP platform and significantly bolster the firm’s Texas presence.
Chambers Review
Well-reputed Texas IP group that continues to consolidate its place in the market. Acts across an impressive range of IP concerns, including particular expertise in patent litigation. Also noted for its handling of trade secret issues and the IP aspects of transactions. Maintains its strong reputation in the energy market, while also acting for software, healthcare, telecom and financial services clients.
Work Highlights
- Winston & Strawn LLP represent patent owner and app-developer Flypsi, Inc. in a patent infringement action against Google.
Strengths
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"Winston & Strawn's team is skillful and strategic."
"The talent runs from the more junior team members to the top - Winston & Strawn attracts exceptional people on every level."
"Winston & Strawn's team is skillful and strategic."
"The talent runs from the more junior team members to the top - Winston & Strawn attracts exceptional people on every level."
Notable Practitioners
Tom Melsheimer is recognized for his expertise as a patent litigator. He regularly represents clients in the financial services and telecommunications sectors, among others.
"Tom is one of the most exceptional trial lawyers I have ever seen. He has a way of relating to the jury and simplifying very complex facts.
Michael Bittner is recognized in the market for his growing practice in IP litigation. He handles a wide range of matters, including trade secrets disputes and patent infringement cases.
"Michael is an exceptionally talented attorney."
Rex Mann is increasingly recognized for his work litigating complex patent disputes. He frequently represents technology-sector clients.
"Rex is a superb attorney with the ability to effectively balance the needs and desires of the client while providing deliberate and focused legal advice in a way that maximizes value."
Ranked Lawyers at
Winston & Strawn LLP
Texas
Members
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Ahtoosa Dale
Alex Wolens
Brett Johnson
Dustin Edwards
Jervonne Newsome
John Sanders
Natalie Arbaugh
Rex Mann
Rich McCarty
Tom Walsh
Industries
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Consumer Goods
Fashion and Luxury
Financial Services & Banking
Oil & Gas
Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices
Retail
Semiconductors
Software
Technology
Telecommunications