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Brett J. Trout
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Biography
Brett J. Trout, P.C. is an AV-rated Midwest law firm, offering its clients the global perspective on Intellectual Property and Information Technology issues involving acquisition, protection, enforcement, and litigation. From obtaining patents, trademarks, and copyrights, to licensing intellectual property and information technology licensing, Brett J. Trout, P.C. assists clients with all facets of the process. Based in Des Moines, Iowa, Brett J. Trout has serviced clients across Iowa and throughout the country for over three decades. Mr. Trout offers a free 30 minute new-client consultation.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Patent Application
40%
34 years | 150 cases
Patent Infringement
30%
24 years | 8 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Iowa for 33 years
State: Iowa
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 25 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Location
Brett J. Trout, PC
516 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, 50309
Law Offices of Brett J. Trout
516 Walnet, Des Moines, IA, 50309
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Brett J. Trout's Lawyer Endorsements
"Brett Trout's quality of work and attention to detail assist clients not only with their immediate concerns but also prepare their businesses for long term goals."
"I have referred a number of clients to Brett Trout for Intellectual Property and Patent concerns. Brett keeps the big picture in mind and knows when and how to advise clients to avoid trouble and to take the best steps to advance their businesses. He is equally adept at advising clients who are already in disputes."
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Experience
Honors
2019
Patent Law, The Best Lawyers in America®
2007
Who's Who in American Law, Marquis Who's Who
1999
AV-Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2001 - Present
President, Brett J. Trout
2000 - 2001
Co-Founder, Gunderson, Sharp, Trout & Rhein
1998 - 2000
Shareholder, Brown, Winick, Graves, Gross, Baskerville & Schoenebaum, P.L.C.,
1995 - 1998
Shareholder, Shearer, Templer & Pingel P.C.,
1992 - 1995
Patent Attorney, Davis, Wine, Brown, Koehn & Shors P.C.,
Associations
2024 - Present
C. Edwin Moore American Inn of CourtMember
2014 - Present
Iowa Academy of Trial LawyersFellow
1992 - Present
Iowa State Bar AssociationMember
1992 - Present
Polk County Bar AssociationMember
2016 - 2017
Blackstone American Inn of CourtPresident
2008 - 2009
Iowa Volunteer Lawyers for the ArtsDirector
2003 - 2006
ISBA Technology CommitteeChair
2001 - 2002
Iowa Intellectual Property Law AssociationPast President
Education
1992
University of Iowa College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
Grinnell College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2008
Iowa State Bar Association Annual Meeting
Keeping Your Corporate Website Out of Legal Trouble
2008
Ethical Risks of Online Communications by Law Firms: Websites, Blogs and Online Networking
Online Legal Issues
2008
Corporate Counsel/Trade Regulation Seminar
Keeping Your Corporate Website Out of Legal Trouble
2008
Central Iowa SCORE Monthly Meeting
Patents, Trademarks and Copyrights
2007
PCBA Monthly Meeting
Blogging For Lawyers
2007
Ethical Risks of Law Firm Websites and Blogs: Staying on the Right Side of the Ethics Line
Online Ethical Risks
2007
e-Commerce Seminar
Are Your Clients Blogging Their Way Into Court?
2007
Des Moines Infraguard Chapter
eDiscovery
2007
BlogWorld Expo
Online Legal Pitfalls
2006
yBlawg
The Nuts and Bolts of Lawyer Blogging
2006
eCommerce Section Annual Seminar
Copyright in the Age of Grokster: New Rules for a New Game
Publications
2007
CyberLaw
A Legal Arsenal For Online Business
2005
Internet Laws Affecting Your Company
Internet Laws Affecting Your Company
2004
The E-Business Legal Arsenal
Practitioner Agreements and Checklists
2002
Iowa Lawyer
Intellectual Property Lawyers Honor Inventors
1992
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
See More Legal AnswersLegal Guides
Legal Guide
Should I Register My Company's Trademark?
15 May 2009
Legal Guide
Do I Need a Patent?
15 May 2009
Legal Guide
Six Things Your Company Needs to Know About Internet Law
15 May 2009