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EXPERTISE

Billy Allen’s practice involves primarily non-litigation patent matters, however, he has represented clients as both plaintiffs and defendants in various intellectual property disputes. He counsels clients ranging in size from individuals to Fortune 100 companies on intellectual property matters relating to patent procurement and enforcement, freedom to operate, portfolio development strategy, and licensing.

His extensive technology experience involves a variety of electrical and mechanical disciplines, with particular emphasis in the areas of signal and image processing, power electronics, audio and video communications, computer and network systems, and oilfield tools.

EDUCATION

  • J.D., cum laude, South Texas College of Law
  • B.S.E.E., University of Houston

ADMITTED TO PRACTICE

  • State of Texas
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
  • U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • Attorney, Wong,  Cabello, Lutsch, Rutherford & Brucculeri, LLP
  • Attorney, Howrey, Simon, Arnold & White, LLP
  • Electrical Engineer, Shrader Engineering Co.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND AWARDS

  • Member, American Bar Association
  • Member, American Intellectual Property Law Association
  • Member, Houston Bar Association
  • Member, Houston Intellectual Property Law Association

REPRESENTATIVE PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

  • Patent Law Handbook 2000–2001 Edition, Co-Author Chapter 4:
    “Other Defenses and Counterclaims”
 
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