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Biography
Houston TX Attorney who has represented the estate of Elvis Presley. He is rated in Best Lawyers in America, in Texas Super Lawyer, 5.0 of 5.0 in Martindale and 10.0 Superb by Avvo. Paul likes to represent brand owners, business advertisers, artists, entertainers, record labels, musicians, filmmakers, authors, publishers, concert producers, game designers, and animators. Paul consistently seeks the most expeditious and least costly solutions to client problems and resolving disputes through negotiation, whenever possible.
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Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Entertainment
20%
25 years | 50 cases
Litigation
20%
31 years | 150 cases
Trademark Application
20%
31 years | 500 cases
Trademark Infringement
20%
21 years | 275 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Texas for 57 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1968
No misconduct found
Location
Hoover Slovacek, LLP
Galleria Tower II, 5051 Westheimer Ste 1200, Houston, TX, 77056
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Posted by Mike | April 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Bassist, Songwriter and Producer
I made an appointment with Mr Van Slyke to read over what seemed to be a simple contract with an over sees record label. He then started asking me questions and making suggestions. He then led me through the process of copyrighting our album and literally walked me through the process and made it all...
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Experience
Honors
2018
Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters Corp.
2018
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubberll
2018
One of the world’s preeminent lawyers in trademark law, World Trademark Review
2018
IP Litigation, Trademark & Copyright Law, Best Lawyers in America
2017
IP Litigation, trademark & Copyright law, Best Laywers in America
2017
One of the world’s preeminent lawyers in trademark law, World Trademark Review
2017
IP Litigation, Trademark & Copyright Law, Best Lawyers in America
2017
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
IP Litigation, Trademark & Copyright Law, Best Lawyers in America
2016
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Senior Counsel, HooverSlovacek LLP
1998 - 2014
Partner, Locke Lord LLP
1987 - 1997
Principal, Pravel Gambrell
1969 - 1987
Parther, Arnold, White & Durkee, now Winston & Strawn
Associations
2015 - Present
State Bar of TexasComputer & Technology Law Section
2012 - Present
Houston BarAssociation,Law & the Media Committee
2011 - Present
Houston Bar Assn.Entertainment & Sports Law, member
2009 - Present
State Bar of TexasEntertainment and Sports Law, member
2000 - Present
American Bar AssociationEntertainment and Sports Law Forum, Member
1997 - Present
State Bar of TexasIntellectual Property Section
1985 - 1986
International Trademark AssociationChair, Anti-counterfeiting, International Trademark Laws
Sample of Legal Cases
Valencia Group vs Hotel Valencia
59 State exclusive right to use Valencia Hotel Name
Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. v. Capece
Judgement in favor of Elvis Pressley Enterprises, Inc. on appeal
Education
1968
SMU, Dedman School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1964
University of Texas System, Austin
BS - Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Speaking Engagements
1999
Houston Bar Association Legal Seminar
Trends in Internet Litigation
1999
Computer and Internet Law Conference
Protecting Trade Secrets Under the Inevitable Disclosure Doctrine
Publications
2013
2013
2012
2012
2012
2012
Law360 Expert Analysis
Elements of a Takedown Notice After Viacom v. YouTube
2011
2011
2011
2011
2011
2010
Locke Lord Client Alert
Essentials of Advertising & Marketing Law
2010
Locke Lord Client Alert
“SMS Text Message” Advertisers Beware
2010
Texas Bar Journal
Texas New Trademark Act
2001
Unknown
Disparagement and Misinformation on the Internet: Litigation Remedies
2000
Texas Intellectual Property Law Journal
Emerging State Law Claims Prompted by Patent Enforcement
1999
Houston Bar Association
Emergency Motions and Extraordinary Relief
1998
Inside Litigation
Texas Trade Secret Litigation and the Restatement of Unfair Competition
Languages
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
What would I have to do to start selling vinyl decals with company names like Jeep on them. Who should be contacted for licensin
18 Jul 2018
Q&A
Can you make a replacement part with an OEM logo imprint for use in third party repair?
30 Jun 2018
Q&A
If a couple wants to pay me to film them having sex . . Would that be illegal in Texas.?
07 Jun 2018