Atty. Richard Michael Kaplan

Atty. Richard Michael Kaplan

Mr. Richard Michael Kaplan is a lawyer practicing intellectual property litigation, patents, trade secrets and 1 other area of law.

Houston Houston 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard Michael Kaplan at a glance

Richard Michael Kaplan is a patent, ip, trade secrets, and appellate attorney based in Houston, Texas. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Admitted to practice in Colorado (1980), Oregon (1984), Illinois registered to practice before U.S. Patent , Trademark Office U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh (1985), and Texas (1988). Educated at Albany Law School of Union University (J.D., 1982) and Princeton University (B.S.E. Civil, 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Richard Michael Kaplan is a lawyer practicing intellectual property litigation, patents, trade secrets and 1 other area of law
  • Richard received a B.S.E. degree from Princeton University in 1979, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Richard practices in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Michael Kaplan's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

Richard Michael Kaplan is one of 20,749 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in Texas →

Intellectual Property

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

Richard Michael Kaplan is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Texas →

Trade Secrets

Richard Michael Kaplan is one of 6,644 trade secrets attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trade secrets attorneys in Texas →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Richard Michael Kaplan is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Texas →

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 Richard Michael Kaplan

Where is Richard Michael Kaplan's law office located?
Richard Michael Kaplan's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Michael Kaplan handle?
Richard Michael Kaplan focuses on patent, ip, trade secrets, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Richard Michael Kaplan practiced law?
Richard Michael Kaplan has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Richard Michael Kaplan go to law school?
Richard Michael Kaplan earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.S.E. Civil, 1979).
How can I contact Richard Michael Kaplan for a consultation?
You can contact Richard Michael Kaplan directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Richard Michael Kaplan received?
Richard Michael Kaplan's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Albany Law School of Union University
- 1982
B.S.E. Civil
Princeton University
- 1979

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Colorado
Admitted: 1980
Oregon
Admitted: 1984
Illinois registered to practice before U.S. Patent , Trademark Office U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh
Admitted: 1985
Texas
Admitted: 1988

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