Intellectual Property & More Attorney · Serving Dallas, TX · 53+ Years Experience
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About John A. Thomas at a Glance
John A. Thomas is an Attorney based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Glast, Phillips & Murray, P.C.. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on trademark, copyright, and ip. Admitted to practice in Texas (1973) and Washington U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas U.S. District Court, Eastern District of (2003). Educated at The University of Texas School of Law (J.D., 1972) and University of Texas at Austin (B.A. Physics, 1967). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Dallas County Bar Association State Bar of Texas (Member, Intellectual Property Law Section) Dallas/Fort Worth Intellectual Property Law Association College of the State Bar of Texas. Serves clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About John A. Thomas
- Mr. John A. Thomas is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patents/trademarks/copyrights
- John received a B.A. degree from University of Texas at Austin in 1967, and has been licensed for 53 years
- John practices at Glast, Phillips & Murray, P.C. in Dallas, TX
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John A. Thomas's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John A. Thomas handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Dallas.
Trademark Law in Dallas
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Copyright Law in Dallas
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Intellectual Property in Dallas
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
John A. Thomas is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Texas →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Dallas
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 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.
Dallas Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Dallas-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Dallas Choose John A. Thomas
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish John A. Thomas's practice in the field of trademark, copyright, and ip.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
John A. Thomas brings 53+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Texas and Washington U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas U.S. District Court, Eastern District of , John A. Thomas can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trademark, copyright, and ip, John A. Thomas can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Dallas
A Dallas-based practice means John A. Thomas attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues John A. Thomas Handles in Dallas
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