Haynes and Boone, L.L.P. is particularly well-versed in patent application work across the tech world, including nanotech, telecoms, and medical devices. The team’s workload encompasses protecting and enforcing design rights; establishing and managing patent portfolios; and advising on tech and IP licensing. It is also equipped to represent well-known clients in proceedings before the USPTO. Andrew Lowes and experienced PTAB attorney David O’Dell are both based in the Plano office. Washington DC-based Jeffrey Wolfson assists a range of clients, from major corporations to start-ups, with the establishment and management of their patent portfolios. The three jointly head up the group. David McCombs is a key name to note in Dallas, while Costa Mesa’s Tom Chen and San Francisco’s Charlene Liu ‘provide exceptional client support’. Noteworthy team changes include Raghav Bajaj’s departure in August 2024, and patent counseling and prosecution expert Brian Gustafson joining the San Francisco office from Fish & Richardson P.C. in October 2024.
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Testimonials
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- 'I may be far from being their largest client, but the Haynes and Boone team somehow always manages to make me feel as if I'm their only or most important client.'
- 'Tom Chen and Charlene Liu have taken the time to learn my business and industry incredibly well, providing exceptional client support and delivering top-quality work product.'
- 'What sets their patent prosecution practice apart is their combination of deep technical expertise and business-focused approach. They don't just file patents - they work to understand our commercial objectives and shape protection strategies that align with our business goals.'
- 'Tom Chen and Charlene Liu stand out for their rare combination of technical acumen and strategic business insight.'
- 'Tom's ability to distill complex technical concepts into clear, strategic patent claims is remarkable - he has a gift for identifying the core patentable elements that will provide the most valuable protection for our business. His engineering background shines through in every interaction, as he can seamlessly engage with our technical teams while translating those discussions into comprehensive patent protection strategies.'
- 'High quality work product that leads to successful outcomes.'
Key clients
- Nabors Industries, Ltd.
- PayPal, Inc.
- NICE Ltd.
- X
- Entefy
- SureFire, LLC
- Overhead Door Company
- Solo Brands
- Boeing Company
- Moser Energy Systems
- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company
- Orthofix/SeaSpine
- Continental Automotive
- BPS Just Energy Technology, LLC
Lawyers
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David O’Dell
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Charlene Liu
Practice head
Andrew Lowes; Jeffrey Wolfson; David O’Dell
Other key lawyers
David McCombs; Tom Chen; Brian Gustafson; Charlene Liu