James Brandon Gaines
also known as James Paul Gaines
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Licensed in Texas for 14 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2011
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2025
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James Brandon Gaines's Reviews
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86 Client Reviews
Showing 6 - 10 of 29 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge
Posted by Mel | April 25, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Trademark Infringement
Trademark case, great first experience
Working with James to file for a trademark dispute was a very positive experience. They made the process easy and straightforward. Helpful, quick to respond to all of our questions, and delivered on time as promised. We truly appreciate their hard work and professionalism.
Posted by David | March 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Trademark Application
Top Rated Patent Attorney in California
James has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the field of intellectual property. He is very responsive, and provides great value compared to the larger and more expensive firms. I recommend him for opinion work, TM and patent filings, enforcement and litigation. Thanks James for your great advic...
Posted by Susan | March 17, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Trademark Application
Recommended Trademark Attorney
James, and the whole team have helped me file for multiple trademarks over the past 5 years and I have to say their attention to detail, effective communication style and follow-up practice's are flawless. So refreshing to work with a team who not only communicates well but have a keen awareness as t...
Posted by Amanda | March 15, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Patent Infringement
Great patent defense
I live in San Francisco and traveled down to LA just because this attorney has such a good patent defense reputation. Found out this morning that all is good, and I can sell my product with no issue. Highly recommended.
Posted by Rose | March 12, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Patent Infringement
Best Patent Attorney in Southern California
Did a great job defending my patent and we got the good news today. If you are in Southern California I would highly recommend.
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025.
Fully Probated Suspension issued in TX, 2025
updated on 12/16/2025Fully probated suspension means an attorney is technically suspended but may still practice law. The State monitors the lawyer's activities during the suspension to make sure that he or she does not repeat the behavior.
Fully Probated Suspension issued in TX, 2024
updated on 12/02/2024Fully probated suspension means an attorney is technically suspended but may still practice law. The State monitors the lawyer's activities during the suspension to make sure that he or she does not repeat the behavior.
Fully Probated Suspension issued in TX, 2024
updated on 08/15/2024Fully probated suspension means an attorney is technically suspended but may still practice law. The State monitors the lawyer's activities during the suspension to make sure that he or she does not repeat the behavior.
Fully Probated Suspension issued in TX, 2024
updated on 08/15/2024Fully probated suspension means an attorney is technically suspended but may still practice law. The State monitors the lawyer's activities during the suspension to make sure that he or she does not repeat the behavior.
Partially Probated Suspension issued in TX, 2024
updated on 06/13/2024Partially Probated Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. When the attorney returns to practice, he or she will be on probation, meaning the State monitors the attorney's activities for a period of time in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
Honors
2020
2019 JD Supra Readers' Choice, JD Supra
2020
Life Science Star, LMG
2020
“Go-To Law Firm for the Top 500 Companies”, American Lawyer Media
2019
34th Intellectual Property Law Conference - Speaker, ABA
2018
Best Mid-Size Firms to Work For, Vault
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Attorney at Law, James Gaines, Attorney
2011 - 2012
Clerk, Clerkship
Associations
2011 - Present
American Bar Association, Intellectual Property Law Section
2011 - 2016
Intellectual Property Society
Sample of Legal Cases
Education
N/A
Speaking Engagements
2019
Role of IP in Innovation Economy
Publications
2014
Languages
English