Atty. Charles W. Gaines

Atty. Charles W. Gaines

Mr. Charles W.

Richardson Richardson 36 yrs experience 36 year
Call (469) 920-8977 Book Appointment

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About Charles W. Gaines at a glance

Charles W. Gaines is a Partner based in Richardson, Texas, practicing at Hitt Gaines, P.C.. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on patent, contracts, trademark, copyright, and ip. Admitted to practice in Texas Registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Ci (1990). Educated at Texas Tech University (J.D., 1989) and Midwestern State University (B.S. Electrical, 1976). Active member of American Bar Association State Bar of Texas Dallas Bar Association of Young Lawyers. Serands clients in Richardson, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Charles W. Gaines is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patents, copyrights and 3 other areas of law
  • Charles received a degree from Midwestern State University in 1976, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Charles practices at Hitt Gaines, P.C. in Richardson, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Charles W. Gaines's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Charles W. Gaines handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

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Contracts

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Trademark Law

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Copyright Law

Charles W. Gaines is one of 17,495 copyright attorneys indexed nationally. Browse copyright attorneys in Texas →

Intellectual Property

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

Charles W. Gaines is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Texas →

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 Richardson 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 Charles W. Gaines

Where is Charles W. Gaines's law office located?
Charles W. Gaines's law practice is located in Richardson, Texas. The firm is Hitt Gaines, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Charles W. Gaines handle?
Charles W. Gaines focuses on patent, contracts, trademark, copyright, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Charles W. Gaines practiced law?
Charles W. Gaines has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Charles W. Gaines go to law school?
Charles W. Gaines earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.S. Electrical, 1976).
How can I contact Charles W. Gaines for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Texas Tech University
- 1989
B.S. Electrical
Midwestern State University
- 1976

Bar Admissions

Texas Registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Ci
Admitted: 1990

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