$ 350-400 per hour
Jeffrey Lee Wendt
also known as Jeff
About Jeffrey
Biography
Patent & Trademark attorney with substantial in-house management and outside counsel legal experience. Focus on domestic and international patent and trademark procurement, licensing, due diligence, opinions, and counseling.
Registered US Patent & Trademark Attorney since 1988, Reg. No. 32952
Member of the Board of Directors, 2012-18, President 2015-17
National Association of Patent Practitioners (NAPP)
AIPLA (Patent Law Committee, Chemical Practice Committee, Trademark Committee)
Specialties:
Energy (conventional and renewable)
Oil & gas exploration, completion, and production tools
Artificial lift
Fracing, frac-hit avoidance
Separations technology
Adhesives
Abrasives (coated, nonwoven, bonded, diamond)
Combustion technology
Glass and glass production
Catalytic polymerization and catalysts, polyolefins (polyethylene, polypropylene)
Elastomers
Materials science
Medical devices
Computer-aided cinematography
Trademarks (common law and registered)
Trade secrets
Design patents (covering ornamental shape of objects)
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Check
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Texas for 26 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Licensed in Virginia
State: Virginia
No misconduct found
Licensed in Minnesota for 34 years
State: Minnesota
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 36 years
State: California
Acquired: 1989
No misconduct found
Location
The Wendt Firm, P.C.
4408 Spicewood Springs Rd., Suite 414, Austin, TX, 78759
Stibbs & Co., P.C.
831 Crossbridge Drive, Spring, TX, 77373
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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Patent Application
Posted by anonymous | September 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Patent Application
Good man... good patent attorney
I have worked with Jeff on multiple patent applications for almost 15 years now. Jeff is very amenable to my thoughts and especially my goals when we initiate an application. His work has always been thorough and effective. Jeff's record keeping is stellar, and he is always on top of filing dates,...
Posted by Jack | September 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Patent Application
Excellent counsel and top notch service!
Mr. Wendt facilitated and directed two patent applications on my behalf. What surprised me was not only his ability to grasp an obscure, complex and artistic concept but also how he managed to express the idea clearly to our designated examiner. He kept me informed during the whole process, and the...
Posted by Wayne | September 21, 2017 | Patent Application
Got my patent!
Jeff was amazing to work with on getting a patent for my snore guard. He is first class all the way.
Jeffrey Lee Wendt's Lawyer Endorsements
"I know Jeff from working with him in evaluating a patent infringement allegation for a mutual client that also involved licensing negotiations. I was very impressed with the non-infringement opinion he rendered for the client, and his license negotiation strategy. His analysis of the patent, the file history, the prior art and the accused product was very thorough, and his opinion was very carefully developed, sound and well written. I have no hesitation in recommending Jeff, and am confident that he will take excellent care of you and your intellectual property matters."
"I wholeheartedly endorse Jeff Wendt. He is thoroughly versed in intellectual property (IP) law. He works diligently to ensure that his knowledge of IP law is always up-to-date by involving himself in various professional associations. Furthermore, he goes out of his way to assist those who seek his counsel. He is very conversant and forthcoming with sound advice. It is an absolute delight to work with him."
"I endorse this lawyer. He has an impressive command of the laws and regulations relating to copyright, trademark, and patent protections in the United States and abroad. I would have full confidence entrusting the most important intellectual property matters to Mr. Wendt."
"I am very pleased to endorse Jeff Wendt. He has worked with us on many matters and has proven to be a diligent and wise counsel."
"Jeff has assisted my company on more than one occasion in preparing patent applications for some fairly complicated chemical work. The resulting work products have been excellent and Jeff has been thoroughly professional in communicating and working with the inventors as well as myself. I would highly recommend Jeff for preparing and prosecuting patent applications."
"Jeff is a highly experienced IP attorney who has been on the inside and understands what large clients are looking for. Over his career, he's drafted many patents, licenses, confidentiality agreements, and applications for other forms of IP. In our work together I've found Jeff to be a diligent and responsive professional who keeps the big picture in mind while still ensuring that the details are skillfully dealt with. When clients come to me with chemical-related matters, Jeff is my top recommendation."
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Experience
Honors
1981
Honors, University of Wisconsin, Madison
Work Experience
2003 - Present
President, The Wendt Firm, P.C.
1900 - Present
Of Counsel, Stibbs & Co., P.C.
2001 - 2003
Counsel, Winstead, PC
1995 - 2001
Intellectual Property Counsel, Air Liquide
1991 - 1995
Senior Intellectual Property Counsel III, 3M
1989 - 1991
Associate, Townsend & Townsend
Associations
2020 - Present
Nancy F. Atlas IP Inn of CourtMaster of the Bench
2015 - Present
American Intellectual Property Law Association, Patent Law CommitteeMember
2000 - Present
Houston Intellectual Property Law AssociationMember
1991 - Present
Licensing Executives SocietyEmeritus Member
2015 - 2017
National Association of Patent PractitionersPast President
2012 - 2018
National Association of Patent PractitionersMember of the Board of Directors
Sample of Legal Cases
Methods of using oilfield lift caps and combination tools
US Patent 10,012,040
Floating oil & gas facility with a movable wellbay assembly
US Patent 9,976,364
Turbulent vacuum thermal separation methods and systems
US Patent 9,939,197
Tri-surface image projection system and method
US Patent 9,787,958
Systems and methods for co-production of geothermal energy and fluids
US Patent 9,703,904
Systems and methods for producing forced axial vibration of a drillstring
US Patent 9,644,440
Burner apparatus, submerged combustion melters including the burner, and methods of use
US Patent 9,553,906
Additives for boosting performance of water-based drilling fluids, drilling fluids including same, and methods
US Patent 9,528,040
Oral devices
US Patent 9,445,938
Release tool for a drill string inside blowout preventer
US Patent 9,404,341
Combination mud motor flow diverter and tiled bearing, and bearing assemblies including same
US Patent 9,279,289
Methods and systems for assembly of fiberglass reinforced sucker rods
US Patent 9,193,013
Method for fracturing a formation using a fracturing fluid mixture
US Patent 9,033,035
Marine subsea free-standing riser systems and methods
US Patent 8,960,302
Method of sorting used tubular goods prior to reclaiming or reconditioning
US Patent 7,985,938
Annulus mud flow rate measurement while drilling and use thereof to detect well dysfunction
US Patent 7,950,451
Methods for controlling marine seismic equipment orientation during acquisition of marine seismic data
US Patent 7,755,970
Compositions and methods of using same in producing heavy oil and bitumen
US Patent 7,691,788
Methods and apparatus for treating wastewater employing a high rate clarifier and a membrane
US Patent 7,410,584
Education
1989
Franklin Pierce Law Center
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
1981
University of Wisconsin, Madison
BS - Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
N/A
University of New Hampshire School of Law
Speaking Engagements
2017
NAPP Annual Meeting & Conference
Panel Moderator, Inventor/Law Firm Exercise
2017
Inaugural Event, Atlanta Patent Agents Club
Comments on Patent Agent Privilege and In re Silver
2017
ASME Petro Division Meeting
Patent Strategies and Policies
2016
NAPP/USPTO Meeting
Supporting Relative Claim Terms in US Patents
2016
NAPP Annual Meeting & Conference
Supporting Relative Claims Terms in US Patents
2012
American Institute of Chemical Engineers, Spring Meeting, Houston
Equations of Change – How Patent Law Has Changed, and Will Change in the Future
2012
A Mirror of Our Culture: Sport and Society in America
Team Logos: Historical, Societal, and Legal Evolution
2003
Houston Bar Association
Corporate Securities and Patents: How to Avoid Securities Liability for Misstatements of Patent Coverage
2002
Southwest BioVenture Conference & Symposium
Protecting Your Intellectual Property
2001
Gulf Coast Conference Annual Meeting
Global Patent Strategies
1998
Licensing Executives Society, Chicago
Confidentiality Agreements: Prelude to Licensing
Publications
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I copyright artwork in the name of my LLC?
29 Jul 2020
Q&A
Is my necklace violating copyright infringement laws?
30 Jul 2020
Q&A
If two companies used a similar trademark at around the same time what happens?
30 Jul 2020