Herbert J. Hammond
Partner,
Dallas
Practice Description
Herbert J. Hammond represents clients in intellectual property matters. He focuses his practice on litigation, licensing, and counseling in patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret, computer, and entertainment matters. Mr. Hammond also acts as an arbitrator, mediator, and expert witness in intellectual property and high-tech cases.
According to Chambers USA 2010, Mr. Hammond is an "outstanding lawyer" and is praised for his "deep knowledge of IP law."
Representations
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Prosecuted a copyright infringement and trade secret action involving manufacturing process software on behalf of a software company
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Defended a national non-profit organization against claims of copyright infringement, trademark and trade-dress infringement, and unfair competition
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Defended a national mortgage company against copyright infringement/trade secret misappropriation and breach of contract claims relating to software for processing mortgages
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Prosecuted a patent infringement action for and defended a major material handling company against claims of trade secret misappropriation
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Defended a number of retailers in patent infringement actions involving Internet Web sites
Distinctions/Honors
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The Best Lawyers in America® by Woodward/White Inc. (Intellectual Property Law); 2003-2011
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Chambers USA by Chambers & Partners (Intellectual Property Law); 2004-2010
Press Releases/In the News
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"Hitting The Brakes: Ending Drunk Driving Is GC's Goal," Texas Lawyer; March 01, 2010
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"Thompson & Knight Named One Of The 'Best Places to Work'," The Metropolitan Corporate Counsel; July 10, 2008
Presentations/Publications
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Client Alert: Protecting Your Trademark Rights on Facebook, June 11, 2009
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Texas Annotated Intellectual Property Handbook, LexisNexis, 2008
Activities
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Council Member, State Bar of Texas Intellectual Property Section
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Former Chair, Dallas Bar Association Intellectual Property Section, 1998