Leela Madan

Leela Madan

5.0
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 16 years

Intellectual property Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Intellectual Property, Business, Franchising, Licensing

4900 WOODWAY DR., STE. 675, Houston, TX

About Leela

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Intellectual Property 60%

Patent and trademark acquisition, maintenance, and protection; IP portfolio management; IP licensing and other transfers

18 years

60%
Business 30%

Business advising; entity formation; contract review and drafting

16 years

30%
Franchising 5%

Franchise set up and compliance review for Franchisors and business owners wishing to grow their business

13 years

5%
Licensing 5%

Helping business owners monetize their registered IP and/or proprietary methods

13 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 200-500 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 16 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2009

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

MADAN LAW PLLC

4900 WOODWAY DR., STE. 675, Houston, TX, 77056

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Leela Madan's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

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Posted by Ryan | June 26, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Service, Excellent Value

Leela and her entire staff at Madan Law have been invaluable in advising us and helping us solidify our trademarks and protect our intellectual property. They are attentive, professional, and offer a high value service at a more-than-reasonable cost. Working with them has been a gift.

Posted by Andrea | June 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great IP Lawyer and Firm!

Leela Madan Law has been an amazing firm to work with on trademark and other IP matters for my business, LuminAID. Leela and her team are super attentive, organized and provide really great insights on all fronts! I highly recommend Leela Madan Law's services and look forward to continuing to work wi...th the firm. Highly recommend!

Posted by Jodie | October 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Exellent

Leela and her staff are beyond qualified to handle Law! She has helped me beyond measures with my non-profit. I am so grateful for her dedication and her Teams Knowledge and assistances as well!

Posted by Vladimir Collak | August 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great service

Leela and her law firm help Ceremity to apply for a trademark. They made the process very easy. Since then, we used the firm to review contracts and advise us on legal matters. Great firm and a great attorney.

Posted by Kylie | June 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Smooth, Seamless, and Straightforward

Leela and her team are easy to work with and incredibly kind. I have a registered trademark because of them, and the entire process was smooth, seamless, and straightforward. I highly recommend Leela for your Intellectual Property needs and will continue to be her client.

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Leela Madan's Lawyer Endorsements

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Rahul Aggarwal

Unknown lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."

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Mario Varela

Business lawyer | Sep 09

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Leela Madan is an outstanding attorney, very insightful, thorough and responsive, with considerable experience in business law, and more specifically in trademarks, patents and intellectual property. Her legal, and research, skills and knowledge are excellent and she always communicates with clients and peers with a friendly and direct approach. Her understanding and application of the law has consistently demonstrated sound reasoning, and objectivity and has proved to be extremely effective in skillfully and creatively solving legal challenges, and providing legal advice to help her clients achieve their goals. Ms. Madan is greatly respected among her peers, colleagues, and friends as an excellent attorney with the highest caliber of professional skills and integrity. I can fully recommend her without hesitation to my professional colleagues and, indeed, my closest family and friends."

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Roy Rolong

Intellectual property lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is a hard worker and always willing to go the extra mile for her clients. Look no further if you need a awesome IP lawyer!"

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Farrah Martinez

Intellectual property lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Leela is a knowledgeable and skilled attorney. She is dedicated to the needs of her clients and upholds the ethical standards of the bar. I also like the fact that she is enthusiastic about her practice and she genuinely enjoys helping her clients."

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Joel Norris

Intellectual property lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Leela is great attorney. I have always felt comfortable and proud to refer my clients to her. I know she gives them first class service and value. Friendly and outgoing, a trait that is hard to find in an IP attorney. She consistently exceeds client expectations."

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Joseph Peterka

Business lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Madan has an extremely vast knowledge of trademark and business law, I often use her as a sounding board for any business questions I may have. She is approachable and responds immediately to her clients' questions and concerns. I would recommend her to anyone wanting immediate attention and results."

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Kristen Gruber

Business lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Leela on many matters. Although I have listed her practice area as business law, I know that she is also proficient in intellectual property law and family law. Leela genuinely cares about her clients and ensures they receive excellent legal services. She is also friendly and easy to work with. I highly recommend her services!"

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Laura Witbeck

Intellectual property lawyer | Oct 11

Relationship: Friend

"I addition to being a good friend, I have had the opportunity to work with Leela on various patent matters. She does excellent work and is very professional. I would recommend Leela to anyone needing patent or trademark work!"

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2019

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Co-Founder, Founder's Compass LLC

2013 - Present

Attorney, Madan Law PLLC

2012 - 2013

IP Attorney, KLF

2008 - 2011

Patent Attorney, OSHA LIANG

Associations

2014 - Present

Houston Volunteer Lawyers Program

2010 - 2013

Houston Bar Association

2008 - 2011

Houston Intellectual Property Law Association

2006 - 2007

Houston Young Lawyers Association

Education

2009

South Texas College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

St Edward's University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2019

Social Media Breakfast

Social Media Strategies to Grow Your Business

2019

IP Law Society

Women in IP

2019

Intellectual Property Virtual Round Table

Intellectual Property

2019

2 Degrees Org

IP Law 101

2018

ABA Panel

Trending Topics in Law

2017

ABA Panel

Trending Topics in Law

Publications

2013

State Bar of Texas CLE Legal Issues Related to Oil and Gas Drilling

2010

Trade-mark Opposition and Litigation in BRIC and NAFTA Countries CHAPTER 5: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Languages

English

Spanish

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