Charles W. Gaines

Rendering patentability, patent infringement and patent validity opinions as well as overall client counseling on intellectual property issues; preparing intellectual property licenses and assignments; preparing and prosecuting U.S. and international patent applications in the semiconductor, electromechanical, mechanical and optoelectronic arts; and procuring U.S. and international trademarks. Participated in many phases of intellectual property litigation including preparation of motions, briefs, other litigation documents and appeal briefs to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Prepared witnesses in patent-related jury trial, and participated in many aspects of discovery. Has a high level of second chair litigation experience including development of litigation strategy, negotiations and mediation. Subject matter areas of experience include patent, copyright, trademarks, trade secrets and contracts. Involved in extensive trade secret and International Trade Commission actions. TECHNICAL FIELDS Semiconductor fabrication, optoelectronics, nanotechnology, electromechanical, mechanical and chemical. In particular, processes and devices relating to and used in the fabrication of various types of semiconductors, optoelectronics devices and nanotechnology devices and processes; chassis and associated electrical systems relating to various types of power systems and computer chassis and associated electrical systems; apparatus relating to oil and gas exploration; organic, inorganic, and polymer chemistry.

• Senior Counsel

• Konneker Bush Hitt & Chwang, 1993 - 1995
• Hubbard, Tucker & Harris, 1990 - 1993

• Texas, 1990
• U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
• U.S. Court of Appeals Federal Circuit
• U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit
• U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas

• American Intellectual Property Law Association
• State Bar of Texas, Intellectual Property Law Section
• Fraternities and Sororities
• Phi Delta Phi