Intellectual Property: Patent Trial and Appeal Board

Bracewell has one of the most highly regarded intellectual property practices in the country. We provide a comprehensive approach to intellectual property matters, including patent prosecution, trademarks and copyrights, technology transactions, joint venture agreements and IP litigation. We advise a range of companies in protecting their vital IP assets, including Apache, Baker Hughes, Cheniere, Eyedetec Medical, Hines Interest, The Holdsworth Center, The Last Place in Texas, Marubeni-Itochu Tubulars America, The Menninger Clinic, Saudi Aramco, Sysco, Tetra Technologies and Xiaomi.

Our team includes patent attorneys with technical degrees in chemical, electrical, mechanical, industrial and architectural engineering, as well as in computer science, physics, chemistry, applied math, biology and industrial biotechnology. Our lawyers also have advanced degrees in electrical engineering, chemistry, pharmacology, and business. Many of our lawyers built highly successful careers at research institutions, regulatory agencies and major public and private companies before joining us.

Our strong technology experience supports our extensive case work in energy, e-commerce, software, semiconductor, biomedical, financial, government infrastructure, trademark, domain names, copyright, data security and various other technology media. This deep bench enables us to serve as trusted advisors to clients as they plan and develop their intellectual property strategies.