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Bracewell LLP

Intellectual Property

USA Guide 2026 : Texas


Bracewell LLP

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About

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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.

Chambers Review

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Intellectual Property - Texas

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Bracewell provides complete coverage in all areas of IP, fielding established practitioners able to file, prosecute and litigate on trademarks, copyrights and patents. The team is also noted for its strong handling of transactional IP concerns. It works with cutting-edge technology in biomedicine, data security and government infrastructure.

Work Highlights

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  • Bracewell prosecuted a multi-patent and trade secret case against defendant NGData on behalf of Ignite Enterprise Software Solutions LLC.

Strengths

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  • Bracewell has a knowledgeable, responsive and thoughtful team.

    Intellectual Property respondentUSA
  • Rather than simply escalating billing, the Bracewell team considers what is best for the business as a whole and suggests actionable strategies to defend the IP matters.

    Intellectual Property respondentUSA
  • Bracewell has an exceptional depth of knowledge, business understanding and negotiation skills.

    Intellectual Property respondentUSA
  • Bracewell's attorneys pay attention to detail and have an ability to read the room and guide us to desired outcomes.

    Intellectual Property respondentUSA
  • Bracewell understand our issues by knowing which ones are more important than others.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Constance Gall Rhebergen
    Band 3Constance Gall Rhebergen

    Constance Gall Rhebergen

    Constance Gall Rhebergen comes recommended for her wide-ranging expertise, including patent infringement and validity matters, and licensing issues. She also serves as the chair of the firm's technology team.
    • She is incredibly knowledgeable and accessible. She is concise in her replies, especially for a complicated area of law.

      Intellectual Property respondentUSA
    • Constance has got ton of experience. She is very even-keeled, and is a good IP lawyer.

      Intellectual Property respondentUSA
    • Constance educates and advises at the same time.

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  • Band 3Jonathon Hance
    Band 3Jonathon Hance

    Jonathon Hance

    Jonathon Hance is recognized for his broad IP expertise, offering experience in both contentious and non-contentious matters, including infringement litigation and general IP counseling.

    • Jonathon's deep knowledge of IP law, coupled with his knowledge of our company and risk tolerance, makes him an easy choice for my IP law needs. He is incredibly practical in his advice.

      Intellectual Property respondentUSA
    • Jonathon is exceptionally knowledgeable, a skilled negotiator and is overall very easy to work with.

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Ranked Individuals at Bracewell LLP (2)

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    Jonathon Hance

    Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets

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