Atty. Eric Stephen Schlichter

Atty. Eric Stephen Schlichter

Mr. Eric Stephen Schlichter is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, trade secrets, energy, infrastructure and project finance.

Houston Houston 28 J. Erfahrung 28 year
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Profile Summary

About Eric Stephen Schlichter at a glance

Eric Stephen Schlichter is a Partner based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Sheppard Mullin. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on ip, trade secrets, and energy. Admitted to practice in Texas U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of (1998). Educated at University of Houston Law Center (J.D., 1998) and The University of Texas at Austin (B.S. Mechanical, 1992). Active member of Memberships Member, Houston Bar Association Member, Houston Intellectual Property Law Association Barrister, The Honorable Nancy F and Atlas Intellectual Property American Inn of Court. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Über uns

  • Mr. Eric Stephen Schlichter is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, trade secrets, energy, infrastructure and project finance
  • Eric received a B.S. degree from The University of Texas at Austin in 1992, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Eric practices at Sheppard Mullin in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Eric Stephen Schlichter's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric Stephen Schlichter handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Trade Secrets

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Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Houston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Eric Stephen Schlichter

Where is Eric Stephen Schlichter's law office located?
Eric Stephen Schlichter's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Sheppard Mullin. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Eric Stephen Schlichter handle?
Eric Stephen Schlichter focuses on ip, trade secrets, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Eric Stephen Schlichter practiced law?
Eric Stephen Schlichter has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Eric Stephen Schlichter go to law school?
Eric Stephen Schlichter earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.S. Mechanical, 1992).
How can I contact Eric Stephen Schlichter for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Houston Law Center
- 1998
B.S. Mechanical
The University of Texas at Austin
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Texas U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of
Admitted: 1998

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