Robert Nail practices intellectual property law with an emphasis on trademark prosecution, patent prosecution, Internet law, and intellectual property litigation. Mr. Nail has represented numerous corporate entities and individuals, both within the U.S. and abroad, in the prosecution and enforcement of a wide variety of trademark and service mark portfolios. In addition, Mr. Nail has provided representation to numerous clients in domain name dispute proceedings under the UDRP, as well as in opposition proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. Furthermore, Mr. Nail has represented clients at the University research level in the prosecution of biotechnology and mechanical engineering patent applications. Education J.D., Southern Methodist University School of Law, 1999 B.S., University of Texas at Dallas, 1992 Bar Admissions Texas, 2000 Admitted To Practice U.S. Patent and Trademark Office U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas Representative Experience Representing real estate services corporation and related subsidiaries in the prosecution of numerous domestic and foreign service mark and trademark applications. Representing industrial chemical manufacturing and supply company in the prosecution of numerous service marks and trademarks before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, as well as providing representation in opposition proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. Representing plaintiff corporation in litigation involving claims of trademark infringement, breach of contract, copyright infringement, and unfair competition. Representing a variety of clients in Internet and domain name dispute matters. Representing researchers in the prosecution of U.S. and foreign biotechnology and mechanical patent applications. Professional History Senior Counsel in the law firm of Locke Liddell & Sapp Professional Affiliations Member, Dallas Bar Association Community Leadership Dallas Bar Association. |