Atty. Alan Dawson Lightfoot

Atty. Alan Dawson Lightfoot

Mr. Alan Dawson Lightfoot is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, technology, entertainment and 9 other areas of law.

Dallas Dallas 22 yrs experience 22 year
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About Alan Dawson Lightfoot at a glance

Alan Dawson Lightfoot is a Member based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Lightfoot & Alford PLLC. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip, and ip licensing. Admitted to practice in Texas registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2004) and Pennsylvania Texas Eastern District Court (2007). Educated at University of Houston Law Center (J.D., 2003) and Texas A & M University (B.S.M.E., 2000). Active member of American Intellectual Property Law Association, State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Alan Dawson Lightfoot is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, technology, entertainment and 9 other areas of law
  • Alan received a B.S.M.E. degree from Texas A & M University in 2000, and has been licensed for 22 years
  • Alan practices at Lightfoot & Alford PLLC in Dallas, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Alan Dawson Lightfoot's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Alan Dawson Lightfoot handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

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Trademark Law

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Copyright Law

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Intellectual Property

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

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IP Licensing

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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 Dallas 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 Alan Dawson Lightfoot

Where is Alan Dawson Lightfoot's law office located?
Alan Dawson Lightfoot's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. The firm is Lightfoot & Alford PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Alan Dawson Lightfoot handle?
Alan Dawson Lightfoot focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip, ip licensing. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Alan Dawson Lightfoot practiced law?
Alan Dawson Lightfoot has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did Alan Dawson Lightfoot go to law school?
Alan Dawson Lightfoot earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (B.S.M.E., 2000).
How can I contact Alan Dawson Lightfoot for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Houston Law Center
- 2003
B.S.M.E.
Texas A & M University
- 2000

Bar Admissions

Texas registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2004
Pennsylvania Texas Eastern District Court
Admitted: 2007

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