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Richard Groos is experienced in intellectual property law. As a partner in our Intellectual Property, Patent, Trademark and Copyright Litigation practice, Richard consults with clients on a variety of intellectual property matters.

Richard counsels clients in a wide range of intellectual property matters, including domestic and international trademark registration and enforcement. He focuses in strategic planning and alignment of trademark portfolio composition with business goals. He works with clients to find creative solutions in branding, advertising and internet disputes, and assists clients in capturing, creating and enforcing intellectual property rights.

In addition, Richard assists clients in trademark clearance, investigation and prosecution, and represents clients before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, as well as in litigation and through various alternative dispute resolution procedures. Richard is a frequent speaker and author on intellectual property topics.

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Credentials

J.D., The University of Texas at Austin

B.S.E Environmental Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin

Texas

American Bar Association

American IP Law Association

Austin IP Law Association

International Trademark Association (INTA) - Data Protection Committee; Emerging Issues Committee; Education and Awareness Sub-committee

Licensing Executives Society

MARQUES - European Trademark Association; Intellectual Asset Management Team

2024 "Lawyer of the Year" in Trademark Law in Austin


Best Lawyers, 2023

Thought Leaders: USA


Who's Who Legal, 2023-2024

"Richard knows everything there is to know about trademark law."


Chambers USA, Texas - Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets, 2021

Outstanding IP Practioner


World Intellectual Property Review, 2021-2023

Trademark


Legal 500 US 2020, 2022

Trademark


Expert Guides 2018

"Helps household names with their brand management and protection needs."


Chambers USA, Texas - Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright, 2017

"Clients appreciate his 'very deep understanding' of trademark law...ability to communicate complex points concisely."


Chambers USA, Texas - Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright, 2016

"Very impressive and knowledgeable...in all aspects of the law relating to trademarks and domain names."


Chambers USA, Texas - Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright, 2015

Top 30 Trademark Practitioners


Expert Guides, 2015–2020

Texas: Trademarks


World Trademark Review 1000, 2011–2023

Texas: Intellectual Property (Trademark & Copyright)


Chambers USA, 2007–2023

Texas Top-Rated Lawyer


Martindale Hubbell, 2012–2020

IP Star


Managing Intellectual Property, 2013–2022

Global IP Luminary


Trademark World, 2007

Trademark Law Practitioner


Expert Guides, 2006, 2008, 2012, 2014, 2018, 2019, 2020

IP: Trademarks Litigation


Legal 500, 2007–2009, 2011–2013, 2020, 2022

Intellectual Property Law (Litigation)


Best Lawyers, 2005–2024

Trademark Law


Best Lawyers, 2012–2022, 2024

Intellectual Property: Texas


Super Lawyers, 2003–2004, 2008–2019

Trademarks


Who's Who Legal, 2005–2009, 2011–2023

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Recognition

2024 "Lawyer of the Year" in Trademark Law in Austin


Best Lawyers, 2023

Thought Leaders: USA


Who's Who Legal, 2023-2024

"Richard knows everything there is to know about trademark law."


Chambers USA, Texas - Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets, 2021

Outstanding IP Practioner


World Intellectual Property Review, 2021-2023

Trademark


Legal 500 US 2020, 2022

Trademark


Expert Guides 2018

"Helps household names with their brand management and protection needs."


Chambers USA, Texas - Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright, 2017

"Clients appreciate his 'very deep understanding' of trademark law...ability to communicate complex points concisely."


Chambers USA, Texas - Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright, 2016

"Very impressive and knowledgeable...in all aspects of the law relating to trademarks and domain names."


Chambers USA, Texas - Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright, 2015

Top 30 Trademark Practitioners


Expert Guides, 2015–2020

Texas: Trademarks


World Trademark Review 1000, 2011–2023

Texas: Intellectual Property (Trademark & Copyright)


Chambers USA, 2007–2023

Texas Top-Rated Lawyer


Martindale Hubbell, 2012–2020

IP Star


Managing Intellectual Property, 2013–2022

Global IP Luminary


Trademark World, 2007

Trademark Law Practitioner


Expert Guides, 2006, 2008, 2012, 2014, 2018, 2019, 2020

IP: Trademarks Litigation


Legal 500, 2007–2009, 2011–2013, 2020, 2022

Intellectual Property Law (Litigation)


Best Lawyers, 2005–2024

Trademark Law


Best Lawyers, 2012–2022, 2024

Intellectual Property: Texas


Super Lawyers, 2003–2004, 2008–2019

Trademarks


Who's Who Legal, 2005–2009, 2011–2023

Matters

Representation of large global retailer in IP portfolio and strategy matters including trademark, copyright, internet and domain name registration, counseling, enforcement and prosecution.

Representation of large global restaurant companies in IP portfolio and strategy matters, including trademark, copyright, internet and domain name registration, counseling, enforcement and prosecution.

Brand enforcement and protection of marks for a global cosmetics company.

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Matters

Representation of large global retailer in IP portfolio and strategy matters including trademark, copyright, internet and domain name registration, counseling, enforcement and prosecution.

Representation of large global restaurant companies in IP portfolio and strategy matters, including trademark, copyright, internet and domain name registration, counseling, enforcement and prosecution.

Brand enforcement and protection of marks for a global cosmetics company.

Brand enforcement and protection of marks for a major pharmaceutical company.

Portfolio management and strategic planning for major insurance companies, including registration, enforcement and prosecution matters.

Representation of global food manufacturer in enforcement of famous brands, including in federal court litigation.

Matters

Representation of large global retailer in IP portfolio and strategy matters including trademark, copyright, internet and domain name registration, counseling, enforcement and prosecution.

Representation of large global restaurant companies in IP portfolio and strategy matters, including trademark, copyright, internet and domain name registration, counseling, enforcement and prosecution.

Brand enforcement and protection of marks for a global cosmetics company.

See more

Close

Matters

Representation of large global retailer in IP portfolio and strategy matters including trademark, copyright, internet and domain name registration, counseling, enforcement and prosecution.

Representation of large global restaurant companies in IP portfolio and strategy matters, including trademark, copyright, internet and domain name registration, counseling, enforcement and prosecution.

Brand enforcement and protection of marks for a global cosmetics company.

Brand enforcement and protection of marks for a major pharmaceutical company.

Portfolio management and strategic planning for major insurance companies, including registration, enforcement and prosecution matters.

Representation of global food manufacturer in enforcement of famous brands, including in federal court litigation.

Credentials

J.D., The University of Texas at Austin

B.S.E Environmental Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin

Texas

American Bar Association

American IP Law Association

Austin IP Law Association

International Trademark Association (INTA) - Data Protection Committee; Emerging Issues Committee; Education and Awareness Sub-committee

Licensing Executives Society

MARQUES - European Trademark Association; Intellectual Asset Management Team

2024 "Lawyer of the Year" in Trademark Law in Austin


Best Lawyers, 2023

Thought Leaders: USA


Who's Who Legal, 2023-2024

"Richard knows everything there is to know about trademark law."


Chambers USA, Texas - Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets, 2021

Outstanding IP Practioner


World Intellectual Property Review, 2021-2023

Trademark


Legal 500 US 2020, 2022

Trademark


Expert Guides 2018

"Helps household names with their brand management and protection needs."


Chambers USA, Texas - Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright, 2017

"Clients appreciate his 'very deep understanding' of trademark law...ability to communicate complex points concisely."


Chambers USA, Texas - Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright, 2016

"Very impressive and knowledgeable...in all aspects of the law relating to trademarks and domain names."


Chambers USA, Texas - Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright, 2015

Top 30 Trademark Practitioners


Expert Guides, 2015–2020

Texas: Trademarks


World Trademark Review 1000, 2011–2023

Texas: Intellectual Property (Trademark & Copyright)


Chambers USA, 2007–2023

Texas Top-Rated Lawyer


Martindale Hubbell, 2012–2020

IP Star


Managing Intellectual Property, 2013–2022

Global IP Luminary


Trademark World, 2007

Trademark Law Practitioner


Expert Guides, 2006, 2008, 2012, 2014, 2018, 2019, 2020

IP: Trademarks Litigation


Legal 500, 2007–2009, 2011–2013, 2020, 2022

Intellectual Property Law (Litigation)


Best Lawyers, 2005–2024

Trademark Law


Best Lawyers, 2012–2022, 2024

Intellectual Property: Texas


Super Lawyers, 2003–2004, 2008–2019

Trademarks


Who's Who Legal, 2005–2009, 2011–2023

Close

Recognition

2024 "Lawyer of the Year" in Trademark Law in Austin


Best Lawyers, 2023

Thought Leaders: USA


Who's Who Legal, 2023-2024

"Richard knows everything there is to know about trademark law."


Chambers USA, Texas - Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets, 2021

Outstanding IP Practioner


World Intellectual Property Review, 2021-2023

Trademark


Legal 500 US 2020, 2022

Trademark


Expert Guides 2018

"Helps household names with their brand management and protection needs."


Chambers USA, Texas - Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright, 2017

"Clients appreciate his 'very deep understanding' of trademark law...ability to communicate complex points concisely."


Chambers USA, Texas - Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright, 2016

"Very impressive and knowledgeable...in all aspects of the law relating to trademarks and domain names."


Chambers USA, Texas - Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright, 2015

Top 30 Trademark Practitioners


Expert Guides, 2015–2020

Texas: Trademarks


World Trademark Review 1000, 2011–2023

Texas: Intellectual Property (Trademark & Copyright)


Chambers USA, 2007–2023

Texas Top-Rated Lawyer


Martindale Hubbell, 2012–2020

IP Star


Managing Intellectual Property, 2013–2022

Global IP Luminary


Trademark World, 2007

Trademark Law Practitioner


Expert Guides, 2006, 2008, 2012, 2014, 2018, 2019, 2020

IP: Trademarks Litigation


Legal 500, 2007–2009, 2011–2013, 2020, 2022

Intellectual Property Law (Litigation)


Best Lawyers, 2005–2024

Trademark Law


Best Lawyers, 2012–2022, 2024

Intellectual Property: Texas


Super Lawyers, 2003–2004, 2008–2019

Trademarks


Who's Who Legal, 2005–2009, 2011–2023