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Robert Johnston. Robert Johnston is a licensed attorney who is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. He has been assisting clients with trademarks for more than 30 years. He graduated from Southern Methodist University’s Dedman School of Law, where he focused on intellectual property. He also holds a M.B.A. from Southern Methodist University and an engineering degree from Baylor University. He spent many years with large, national and international law firms before starting this firm. Robert is a member of the International Trademark Association (INTA), the Texas Bar Association, the Texas Bar College, the Dallas Bar Association, Licensing Executive Society (LES), the American Bar Association, and the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA). Mr. Johnston served as the Chair of the Intellectual Property Law section of the Dallas Bar Association and has been voted by his peers as one of D Magazine’s Best Lawyers numerous times (2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019). He lives in Dallas, Texas, and has two children.[9/24]
Through trademarks and patents, we help people and companies create value and protect their future.
A trademark helps capture the goodwill of a company and can be the most valuable asset. You want an experienced trademark attorney to help with your trademark application.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Trademark Application
50%
32 years
Patent Application
40%
32 years
Intellectual Property
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2024
Licenses
Licensed in Oklahoma for 26 years
State: Oklahoma
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Licensed in Texas for 33 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Location
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Robert Hugh Johnston III's Reviews
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Posted by Steve | October 13, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Very knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly! I would definitely recommend to anyone!
I was referred to Bob through another trusted vendor, though unfortunately the referral came a bit late — we had already hired another firm to handle our trademark. Sadly, that first attorney either lacked the necessary expertise or couldn’t communicate effectively. As a result, we ended up filing a ...
Posted by Estela | February 24, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Initial Consultation
Bob: Thank you so much for taking the time to review my case, answering all my questions & explaining everything in detail. Customer service was top-notch!
Posted by Miriam | August 26, 2024 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Best Patent Lawyer
Mr. Johnston was extremely thorough and provided detailed explanations for all aspects of my questions. He was patient, highly skilled, and knowledgeable
Posted by Al | August 16, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Start Up
Bob was a great asset for us. He was referred by a colleague of mine and he made the IP process seamless for us, was always informative and always available to meet and clarify whatever we need to be clear on. At first I was very intimidated around the process, but Bob made it easy with his calm pers...
Posted by Jennifer | April 11, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
We got our Patent!
We were just issued our patent! We came to Johnston IP Law PLLC because we had a product idea that needed protection. The team was great to work with - they explained the process, the filings, the responses, and took care of everything from beginning to end. They were also cost effective. Having...
Robert Hugh Johnston III's Lawyer Endorsements
"Bob is always looking out for ways to improve the value he can deliver to his clients. He is a valued member of our intellectual property community and is always an incredible resource for his peers."
"Bob embodies what you are looking for in an intellectual property attorney - he is thoughtful, thorough, and is looking out for your best interest."
"Without hesitation, I endorse this lawyer. He is very knowledgeable and reliable and I would trust him to handle any IP work."
"Bob is my go-to referral partner for clients needing sophisticated patent prosecution counseling and other IP advice when the need is for an attorney in Texas."
"Bob is my go-to referral partner for clients needing sophisticated patent prosecution counseling and other IP advice."
"Bob Johnston is an outstanding attorney for your intellectual property needs. He provides helpful insight to the patent process, and is an advocate for his brilliant clients. If you have a creation, work, invention, etc, you Bob and his team working to help you protect your investment through the copyright, patent & trademark laws."
"I have known Rob for over 30 years. He is bright, articulate, thoughtful, always well-prepared. He is a man of the highest integrity. I recommend him without hesitation."
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"Bob is able to offer clients big firm experience with small firm levels of attention."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Fellow, Dallas Bar Foundation
Work Experience
2022 - Present
Founder, CEO, Johnston IP Law, PLLC
2016 - 2022
Principal, Hubbard Johnston, PLLC
2014 - 2016
Founding Member, R. Johnston Law, PLLC
2012 - 2014
Partner, Patton Boggs LLP
2008 - 2012
Counsel, SNR Denton LLP
1999 - 2003
Partner, Griggs, Bergen & Johnston LLP
Associations
2014 - Present
International Trademark AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Dallas Bar Association, Intellectual Property Law SectionCouncil Member
2008 - Present
American Intellectual Property Law AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Licensing Executives SocietyMember
2008 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1993 - Present
United States Patent and Trademark OfficeRegistered
2012 - 2014
Licensing Executive Society, Dallas ChapterChairperson
Education
2004
Southern Methodist University
MTS
1997
Southern Methodist University, Cox School of Business
MBA - Master of Business Administration
1992
Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
Baylor University
B.S.E. (Mechanical Engineering)
Speaking Engagements
2016
Trademarks for the Entrepreneur
Working with a Trademark Attorney
2016
Essential Law for the Entrepreneur
Patents for the Entrepeneur
2015
Center for 53rd Annual Conference on Intellectual Property
Licensing: Boilerplate Provisions
Publications
2011
Dallas Bar Headnotes
Global Patent Power on a Budget
1991
Southern Methodist University Law Review
Editor
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers