Atty. Michael Ellis Cox

Atty. Michael Ellis Cox

Mr. Michael Ellis Cox is a lawyer practicing trade secret litigation, intellectual property.

Dallas Dallas 23 yrs experience 23 year
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About Michael Ellis Cox at a glance

Michael Ellis Cox is a Principal based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Fish & Richardson P.C.. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on ip and trade secrets. Admitted to practice in Texas U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas registered to practice before U.S. Patent and (2003). Educated at University of Texas at Austin School of Law (J.D., 2003) and Rice University (M.S. Applied, 2000). Active member of Dallas Bar Association State Bar of Texas Dallas Association of Young Lawyers. Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. Michael Ellis Cox is a lawyer practicing trade secret litigation, intellectual property
  • Michael received a M.S. degree from Rice University in 2000, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • Michael practices at Fish & Richardson P.C. in Dallas, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Ellis Cox's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Ellis Cox handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Trade Secrets

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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 Michael Ellis Cox

Where is Michael Ellis Cox's law office located?
Michael Ellis Cox's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. The firm is Fish & Richardson P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Ellis Cox handle?
Michael Ellis Cox focuses on ip, trade secrets. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Michael Ellis Cox practiced law?
Michael Ellis Cox has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Michael Ellis Cox go to law school?
Michael Ellis Cox earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (M.S. Applied, 2000).
How can I contact Michael Ellis Cox for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Texas at Austin School of Law
- 2003
M.S. Applied
Rice University
- 2000

Bar Admissions

Texas U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas registered to practice before U.S. Patent and
Admitted: 2003

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