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Daniel brings a robust background in intellectual property law, focusing on patents, trademarks, IP 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 industrial networks, smart homes and buildings, ruggedized connectors and electronic components, financial services, blockchain technology, information technology, drilling and fracking equipment, gaming machines, power conversion and distribution, AI-based virtual agents, and semiconductor memory. 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 financial institutions to downhole drilling equipment manufacturers, in patent infringement actions. He also assists leading technology companies develop strategies for safeguarding their intellectual property, including preparing and prosecuting patents and trademarks for clients’ key products and services.

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 global paper and packaging company in inter partes review proceedings involving paperboard structures.
  • 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, IP 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 industrial networks, smart homes and buildings, ruggedized connectors and electronic components, financial services, blockchain technology, information technology, drilling and fracking equipment, gaming machines, power conversion and distribution, AI-based virtual agents, and semiconductor memory. 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 financial institutions to downhole drilling equipment manufacturers, in patent infringement actions. He also assists leading technology companies develop strategies for safeguarding their intellectual property, including preparing and prosecuting patents and trademarks for clients’ key products and services.

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 global paper and packaging company in inter partes review proceedings involving paperboard structures.
  • 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, Southern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
  • Texas Licensed Professional Engineer