Atty. John Jacob May

Atty. John Jacob May

Mr. John Jacob May is a lawyer practicing patent litigation, patent prosecution, trademark prosecution and 4 other areas of law.

Houston Houston 23 yrs experience 23 year
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Profile Summary

About John Jacob May at a glance

John Jacob May is an Associate based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Reed Smith LLP. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Texas Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court Texas Northern District Court Texas Eastern District (2003). Educated at Baylor University (J.D., 2003) and University of Notre Dame (B.S. Mechanical, 1996). Active member of Dallas Bar Association (Member, Intellectual Property Section) State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. John Jacob May is a lawyer practicing patent litigation, patent prosecution, trademark prosecution and 4 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1996, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • John practices at Reed Smith LLP in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

John Jacob May's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Jacob May handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

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Trademark Law

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Copyright 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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Mergers & Acquisitions

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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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Jacob May

Where is John Jacob May's law office located?
John Jacob May's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Reed Smith LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Jacob May handle?
John Jacob May focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has John Jacob May practiced law?
John Jacob May has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did John Jacob May go to law school?
John Jacob May earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (B.S. Mechanical, 1996).
How can I contact John Jacob May for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Baylor University
- 2003
B.S. Mechanical
University of Notre Dame
- 1996

Bar Admissions

Texas Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court Texas Northern District Court Texas Eastern District
Admitted: 2003

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