John Karl Buche

John Karl Buche

5.0
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 26 years

Patent application Lawyer at Austin, TX
Practice Areas: Patent Application, Litigation, Trademark Application, Contracts & Agreements

901 S MoPac Expy Bldg 1, Ste. 300, Austin, TX

About John

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Litigation 40%

firm handles litigation involving civil litigation, including catastrophic personal injury, business and IP matters.

26 years

40%
Patent Application 40%

patent applications are handled in fields of oil and gas, household, games, software, sports equipment, automotive, medical devices, construction, apparel, firearms, nautical equipment, material handling, tools, hunting and fishing, assorted manufactured goods

26 years

40%
Contracts and Agreements 10%

We handle a variety of business agreements, licenses, NDA agreements, noncompete, nonsolicitation, and confidentiality agreements

10%
Trademark Application 10%

the firm handles a variety of trademark registrations, licensing and we manage trademark portfolios

26 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 20 years

State: California

Acquired: 2005

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 26 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1999

Not Eligible to Practice - Administrative Suspension

No misconduct found

Location

Buche Law Firm, PC

901 S MoPac Expy Bldg 1, Ste. 300, Austin, TX, 78746

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John Karl Buche's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

22 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Intellectual Property

Posted by Jeff | August 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Intellectual Property

I COULD NOT HAVE FOUND A BETTER FIRM!

After researching countless firms, I at last happened upon Buche & Associates, and I could not have been more pleased with their service. Most have heard horror stories about the daunting road ahead when seeking a non-provisional patent, but from the moment I sat down with them in their office, I fel...t at home, taken care of, listened to, informed, prepared, more than a customer, even more than a client. Response time was immediate, whether from Bryce, John's associate, who was wonderful, or from John himself, which is not typical of owners/partners. In short, they always had answers and solutions to any roadblock on the way to my patent, and the USPTO is not an entity you want to face alone. True professionals at a great price, I would recommend John and his team to all my friends and fellow cops and inventors. Thanks for everything!

Posted by Jim Harper | April 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Intellectual Property

Need a US Patent?

Mr. Buche's is the one for the job. He help me every step of the way. He know all the in's and out's. I could not have done this with out him. Now I am looking at having my Patent acquired by a corporation that is traded on the stock market.

Posted by Jeff | September 23, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Intellectual Property

A real pro!

John & his team are not only thorough, but they are timely, think exponentially, & are a pleasure to deal with. Since we turned over our IP matters to him everything is organized. Fees are easy to understand (and reasonable - conversations are not billed like a New York City cab). John has handled ma...ny patent searches and applications for us, keeps us on track with our scheduled filings and generally watches our back. He and his team are always accessible which is one of the most important needs in our business. I would highly recommend John.

Posted by Eli | September 21, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Intellectual Property

Highly recommended

John was and is a key part of our success at Bottle Breacher. He was there ready to give solid advisement and council from the day I walked into his office with a concept through our entire negotiations with our partners from ABCs hit show Shark Tank. To this day competitors and Internet trolls try ...to infringe on what we have built John has never been more than an email or phone call away to educate us on the situation at hand. His specialy is patent law but he has been able to advise on so much more. I have sent many friends and acquaintances his way because I know they will get the same top notch treatment and experience. Eli Crane Founder/CEO Bottle Breacher

Posted by Garth | April 15, 2014 | Intellectual Property

Trial Guru

Our company hired Buche and Associates approximately 7 years ago to handle a trade secrets case that just recently reached a verdict in a jury trial. While the whole legal process has been overwhelming for our small company, I always felt confident we hired a great firm to serve our needs. John Buche... and his team did an outstanding job with over 6 years of pre-trial work and they really shined in the courtroom! I would highly recommend this firm to handle your legal needs in the areas of civil litigation, trial law, business law, and intellectual property.

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John Karl Buche's Lawyer Endorsements

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Byron Ma

Intellectual property lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Andrew Brettler

Trademark infringement lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"John was a formidable adversary in a trademark infringement case that we litigated a few years ago. He certainly lived up to his excellent reputation and fought hard for his client. Since that matter, I have referred several cases to John and his firm and endorse him wholeheartedly."

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Dimitri Dovas

Litigation lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with John on various matters over the years. He has proven himself very knowledgeable on intellectual property matters, a skilled litigator, and tenacious in advancing client interests."

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Jeff Meyerson

Litigation lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"John Buche is a savvy litigator with the charm and wit to persuade the toughest of juries. We will definitely work with him again."

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Paul Molinaro

Patent application lawyer | Sep 14

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brett Duke

Litigation lawyer | Sep 08

Relationship: Friend

"John is a fierce advocate for his clients and an exceptional litigator. For intellectual property litigation and issues I regularly refer clients to him and all of my clients have been very pleased with John."

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Christopher Albence

Patent application lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have referred several clients and organizations to John Buche for assistance with copyright and trademark matters. He is extremely knowledgeable in this area of the law. John is practical and approachable. He has built a fine practice with very bright and talented attorneys and staff. I always feel confident when making a referral to John."

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Lindsay Molnar

Litigation lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"John is an incredibly competent and effective litigation and patent prosecution attorney. He is extremely knowledgeable about the procurement and enforcement of intellectual property."

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Byron Ma

Trademark infringement lawyer

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Bryce Johnson

Patent application lawyer

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Brent Davis

Litigation lawyer

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Andrew Brettler

Litigation lawyer

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Dimitri Dovas

Intellectual property lawyer

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Jeff Meyerson

Litigation lawyer

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Ronald Bienstock

Entertainment lawyer

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Brett Duke

Litigation lawyer

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Christopher Albence

Estate planning lawyer

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Lindsay Molnar

Intellectual property lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Voted Best Attorney in La Jolla, La Jolla Village News

2018

Voted Best Attorney in La Jolla, La Jolla Village News

2016

Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2012

U.S. Patent No. 8,292,682, United States Patent Office

Work Experience

2022 - Present

President, Buche Law Firm, PC (TX)

2005 - 2021

Shareholder, Buche & Associates, P.C. (CA)

2001 - 2005

Shareholder, Cain, Buche & Lacroix, PC

2000 - 2001

Associate, Keeling Law Firm

1998 - 2000

law clerk and associate, Gunn & Associates, P.C.

1998 - 1998

law clerk, Williams Bailey Law Firm

1997 - 1997

Judicial Clerk, 189th District Court in Harris County

Associations

2009 - 2021

Consumer Attorneys of San Diego

Member

2009 - 2020

Los Angeles Intellectual Property Law Association

Member

2008 - 2021

Association of Business Trial Lawyers (San Diego chapter)

Member

2006 - 2021

San Diego Intellectual Property Law Association

Member

2006 - 2021

La Jolla Bar Association

Member

2006 - 2014

La Jolla Bar Association

Board of Directors

1999 - 2004

Houston Intellectual Property Law Association

Member

1999 - 2004

Houston Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Ultraflo Corporation v. Pelican Worldwide, Inc.

Defense Verdict

Specialty Produce v. Greenscans

Successfully resolved

Seidio, Inc. v. Boxwave Corporation, et. al.

Successful confidential resolution.

Rodeo Realty, Inc. v. Rodeo Realtors, et.al

Successful confidential resolution.

ESP v. Essential Sound Products, Inc.,

Successfully resolved

Boada v. JWS Trading Co

Successfully resolved

Utah Land & Law d/b/a Freedom Legal v. Freedom Legal Plans, L.L.C. , et al.,

Plaintiff favored resolution

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Education

1999

South Texas College of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

1996

Southwestern University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2009

University of San Diego Intellectual Property Forum

Intellectual Property Law Practice

Publications

Languages

German

English

Spanish

Activity

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