also known as James Paul Gaines
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Chat withState: Texas
Acquired: 2011
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2025
86 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Trademark Application
Posted by Bryson | May 02, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Trademark Application
2 Trademarks Approved - Pricey but ranked one of the best in Cali
We filed for 2 trademarks. Attorney Gaines and his team are extremely knowledgeable, ensured I understood every facet of the process, and kept me informed and updated on the status of my filings. If you are on the fence about pursuing a trademark, you should definitely do it. You guys have a client f...
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 David | June 19, 2021 | Trademark Application
Southern California Trademark Attorney - James Gaines
James Gaines is one of the best trademark attorneys working in LA. It's a long wait time but it was worth. He was thorough, attentive, and took the time to explain my optiions. I didnt hire him this time, but will definitely be back when it is time to file.
Posted by Dr. Bell Roche | May 24, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Trademark Application
Great Houston Trademark Lawyer
I had to defend a patent and James Gaines is my go to for any patent work. James Gaines and his group of experts in Trademark and Patent law have been outstanding for me as an inventor and my group. They go above and beyond to help you understand the pertinent laws and stay on top of all of our ver...
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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.
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
2011 - Present
Attorney at Law, James Gaines, Attorney
2011 - 2012
Clerk, Clerkship
2011 - Present
American Bar Association, Intellectual Property Law Section
2011 - 2016
Intellectual Property Society
N/A
2019
Role of IP in Innovation Economy
2014
English