Atty. J. Austin Curry

Atty. J. Austin Curry

John Austin Curry is a principal at Caldwell Cassady & Curry. He primarily focuses his practice on patent infringement disputes.

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About J. Austin Curry at a glance

J. Austin Curry is a patent and ip attorney based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Caldwell Cassady & Curry. Admitted to practice in New York, New York State Bar Association and Texas, State Bar of Texas. Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 2007) and Southern Methodist University (BS, 2004). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John Austin Curry is a principal at Caldwell Cassady & Curry
  • He primarily focuses his practice on patent infringement disputes
  • He has worked on high-technology cases involving electrical engineering and computer science technologies
  • Specifically, Mr. Curry has litigated and tried cases involving technology related to the manipulation of document architecture, systems and logic designed to facilitate the creation of secure communications, algorithms for efficient usage of routing cache, and techniques for down-converting carrier RF signals to baseband
  • Mr. Curry has experience in all aspects of patent litigation, from pre-suit investigation to developing case strategy, securing evidence for claims, working with expert witnesses, taking adverse depositions of key witnesses (both fact and expert), and trials and appeals
  • Prior to founding Caldwell Cassady & Curry, Mr. Curry worked at McKool Smith
  • Before that, he worked in industry at a semiconductor manufacturer where he developed a software application for secure near-range consumer transactions to demonstrate the potential of a reduced instruction set chipset
  • Curry graduated from the University of Virginia School of Law after graduating valedictorian in his engineering and mathematics class at SMU
  • He now serves as a member of SMU’s Lyle School of Engineering Executive Board

REPRESENTATIVE MATTERS

  • Smartflash Litigation VirnetX Inc. v
  • Apple Inc. Dr. Robert Morley v
  • Square Inc. VirnetX Inc. v
  • Microsoft Corp. Bedrock Computer Techs. v
  • Google Inc. i4i Limited Partnership v
  • Microsoft Corp

Practice Areas Explained

J. Austin Curry's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases J. Austin Curry handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent 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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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 J. Austin Curry

Where is J. Austin Curry's law office located?
J. Austin Curry's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. The firm is Caldwell Cassady & Curry. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does J. Austin Curry handle?
J. Austin Curry focuses on patent, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
Where did J. Austin Curry go to law school?
J. Austin Curry earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (BS, 2004).
How can I contact J. Austin Curry for a consultation?
You can contact J. Austin Curry directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has J. Austin Curry received?
J. Austin Curry's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Copyright Law.

Education

J.D.
University of Virginia
- 2007
BS
Southern Methodist University
- 2004

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Copyright Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Communications Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Technology Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Antitrust
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Texas Super Lawyers
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Texas Rising Stars
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Benchmark Litigation Stars
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America
- 2026

Bar Admissions

New York, New York State Bar Association
Texas, State Bar of Texas

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