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Gerald E. Laws is a Member based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Law Offices of Gerald Laws. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on patent and ip. Admitted to practice in Texas Federal Circuit Court of Appeals registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Offic (1996). Educated at Southern Methodist University (J.D., 1996) and University of Cincinnati (B.S.E.E., 1970). Serves clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Gerald E. Laws is a lawyer practicing patent prosecution, intellectual property
- Gerald received a B.S.E.E. degree from University of Cincinnati in 1970, and has been licensed for 30 years
- Gerald practices at Law Offices of Gerald Laws in Houston, TX
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IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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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 venue, 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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