Atty. Michael F. Heim
Specializes in highly complex patent infringement and antitrust lawsuits. Often represents small and medium size companies against some of the largest companies in the world.
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Michael F. Heim is a Partner based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Heim, Payne & Chorush, L.L.P.. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, and ip. Admitted to practice in Texas registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals (1987). Educated at George Washington University (J.D., 1986) and University of Missouri (B.S.E.E., 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Houston, Federal Circuit and American Bar Associations State Bar of Texas American Intellectual Property Law Association Texas Intellectual Property Law Association. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Specializes in highly complex patent infringement and antitrust lawsuits
- Often represents small and medium size companies against some of the largest companies in the world
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Michael F. Heim is one of 20,749 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in Texas →
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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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