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Daniel brings a robust background in intellectual property law, focusing on patents, trademarks, litigation, and licensing. As a licensed professional engineer, he leverages his technical background to help clients protect their innovations across various high-tech industries, including telecommunications, financial services, information technology, oilfield services, gaming, power conversion and distribution, software, and solid-state storage. Daniel’s engineering experience at Texas Instruments Incorporated provides him with a unique perspective on the technical and legal challenges clients face.

Daniel represents a diverse range of clients, from global lighting companies to fitness equipment manufacturers, in patent infringement actions. He also assists leading power converter companies, international airlines, and technology conglomerates to help safeguard their intellectual property. Daniel’s work includes preparing and prosecuting patents for financial services firms, gaming companies, and oilfield services providers.

Daniel brings a comprehensive approach to intellectual property protection that combines his legal acumen and engineering background. His dedication to understanding the intricacies of each client’s technology helps them protect their innovations and maintain their competitive edge.

  • Represented a leading oilfield equipment manufacturer in a patent infringement action involving downhole perforating systems.
  • Represented a major offshore drilling company in a patent infringement action involving drill ships.
  • Represented one of the largest banks in the U.S. in a patent infringement action involving user authentication technology.
  • Represented a global lighting company in a patent infringement action involving compact fluorescent lamp ballasts.
  • Represented a leading power converter company in a patent infringement action involving power conversion technology.
  • Represented an international airline in a patent infringement action involving online boarding passes.
  • Represented a technology conglomerate in a patent infringement action involving LED lighting.
  • Best Lawyers in America®: Litigation – Patent (2024-2026)

Daniel brings a robust background in intellectual property law, focusing on patents, trademarks, litigation, and licensing. As a licensed professional engineer, he leverages his technical background to help clients protect their innovations across various high-tech industries, including telecommunications, financial services, information technology, oilfield services, gaming, power conversion and distribution, software, and solid-state storage. Daniel’s engineering experience at Texas Instruments Incorporated provides him with a unique perspective on the technical and legal challenges clients face.

Daniel represents a diverse range of clients, from global lighting companies to fitness equipment manufacturers, in patent infringement actions. He also assists leading power converter companies, international airlines, and technology conglomerates to help safeguard their intellectual property. Daniel’s work includes preparing and prosecuting patents for financial services firms, gaming companies, and oilfield services providers.

Daniel brings a comprehensive approach to intellectual property protection that combines his legal acumen and engineering background. His dedication to understanding the intricacies of each client’s technology helps them protect their innovations and maintain their competitive edge.

  • Represented a leading oilfield equipment manufacturer in a patent infringement action involving downhole perforating systems.
  • Represented a major offshore drilling company in a patent infringement action involving drill ships.
  • Represented one of the largest banks in the U.S. in a patent infringement action involving user authentication technology.
  • Represented a global lighting company in a patent infringement action involving compact fluorescent lamp ballasts.
  • Represented a leading power converter company in a patent infringement action involving power conversion technology.
  • Represented an international airline in a patent infringement action involving online boarding passes.
  • Represented a technology conglomerate in a patent infringement action involving LED lighting.
  • Best Lawyers in America®: Litigation – Patent (2024-2026)
  • Member, American Intellectual Property Law Association
  • Member, Houston Intellectual Property Law Association
  • Engineer, Texas Instruments, Incorporated (1992-1997)

Education

  • University of Houston Law Center, J.D., 1999
  • Texas A&M University, B.S., 1992

Bar Admissions

  • Texas
  • U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
  • Texas Licensed Professional Engineer