Atty. James Murray Cate
Mr. James Murray Cate is a lawyer practicing intellectual property.
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James Murray Cate is a Member based in Houston, Texas, practicing at James Cate, Attorney at Law. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Their practice focuses on ip. Admitted to practice in Texas (1968), U.S. Court of Customs and Patent Appeals (1974), U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit (1983), and U.S. Claims Court registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1988). Educated at Southern Methodist University (J.D., 1966) and North Texas State University (B.B.A., 1961). Active member of State Bar of Texas (Member, Intellectual Property Law Section) Dallas-Fort Worth Intellectual Property Law Association (Treasurer, 1980 Secretary, 1981) Amercian Intellectual Property Law Association. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. James Murray Cate is a lawyer practicing intellectual property
- James received a B.B.A. degree from North Texas State University in 1961, and has been licensed for 58 years
- James practices at James Cate, Attorney at Law 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 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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