Mr. Rowald understands the complexities of intellectual property law and is unique in that he has not only written and prosecuted patent applications, but has tried patent cases to both juries and the bench in several jurisdictions and has handled and argued several appeals in both Texas and Federal jurisdictions. Mr. Rowald uniquely bridges the gap between litigation specialists and IP specialists. From his extensive experience in the patent office and the courtroom, he has the insight into how the two are inextricably related. This allows him to advise clients from their initial need to protect their intellectual properties to licensing negotiations to litigation and the interaction and affects of actions taken during each stage. He also knows how leveraging technical knowledge early in a proceeding can help win a Markman hearing which can lead to an early, favorable resolution of a lawsuit.

Mr. Rowald's clients benefit from his ability to distill complex technical issues and present his client's story to the judge and jurors in compelling ways. This also allows him to provide clients with quality representation in mediation, arbitration and litigation of all types of patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret and related matters. His unique combination of the substantial IP related trial experience allows him to tailor the staffing of each case to its unique needs. This practice includes representation across the nation and coordination of cases around the world.

Intellectual Property Litigation