Steve Meleen, Lawyer at Pirkey Barber PLLC

Steve Meleen, Managing Member Attorney
Trademark Litigation; Trademark Protection; Unfair Competition; Internet Law

Phone:512-482-5224
Web:http://www.pirkeybarber.com
Address: One American Center 600 Congress Avenue, Suite 2120, Austin, TX 78701

Law Firm:	Pirkey Barber PLLC
Lawyer:	Steve Meleen
Phone:	512-482-5224
Fax:	512-322-5201
Lawyer Title:	Managing Member
Practice Areas:	Trademark Litigation; Trademark Protection; Unfair Competition; Internet Law
Bio:	Steve Meleen has specialized in trademark law since he began his career with Arnold White & Durkee in 1996. Steve handles all aspects of trademark and unfair competition law, and primarily focuses on trademark litigation. He is also experienced in copyright counseling and litigation.Steve has been actively involved in internet developments and policies affecting trademark owners, and devotes a significant portion of his practice to internet-related trademark issues. He has served as Chair of the Trademark Internet and Trademark Litigation Committees of the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA), and is currently Chair of the State Bar of Texas Intellectual Property Law Section's Trademark Committee.Steve received his J.D. with honors from The University of Texas School of Law, where he was a member of Texas Law Review and Order of the Coif. Before law school, he was a nuclear engineer at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, where he specialized in reactor plant shielding of nuclear-powered submarines, aircraft carriers, and guided-missile cruisers.Steve enjoys an active family life with his wife Jana and children Ashley and Matthew. In their leisure time, they can often be found at the lake, traveling to a Red Sox game, or in search of the world’s best roller coasters.
Admitted:	1996, Texas; registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
College:	Oral Roberts University, B.S., cum laude, 1989
Law School:	University of Texas School of Law, J.D., with honors, 1995
Membership:	American Intellectual Property Law Association (Vice-chair, Trademark Internet Committee, 2002-2004; Chair, Trademark Internet Committee, 2004-2006; Vice-Chair, Trademark Litigation Committee, 2006-2008; Chair, Trademark Litigation Committee, 2008-2010); American Society of Mechanical Engineers; Austin Intellectual Property American Inn of Court; Austin Intellectual Property Law Association; Federal Bar Association; International Trademark Association; Texas Bar Association; Austin Bar Association; Austin IP American Inn of Court.
Web:	http://www.pirkeybarber.com
Languages:	English

Lawyer Steve Meleen, graduated from Oral Roberts University, B.S., cum laude, 1989 University of Texas School of Law, J.D., with honors, 1995, is now employed by Pirkey Barber PLLC at One American Center 600 Congress Avenue, Suite 2120 Austin, TX 78701.

While being a member of American Intellectual Property Law Association (Vice-chair, Trademark Internet Committee, 2002-2004; Chair, Trademark Internet Committee, 2004-2006; Vice-Chair, Trademark Litigation Committee, 2006-2008; Chair, Trademark Litigation Committee, 2008-2010); American Society of Mechanical Engineers; Austin Intellectual Property American Inn of Court; Austin Intellectual Property Law Association; Federal Bar Association; International Trademark Association; Texas Bar Association; Austin Bar Association; Austin IP American Inn of Court., Steve Meleen is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Steve Meleen as your lawyer, you should consider whether Steve Meleen offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Steve Meleen has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Steve Meleen's office is located at Austin, TX, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

Steve Meleen has been admitted in 1996, Texas; registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. His or her practice areas include Trademark Litigation; Trademark Protection; Unfair Competition; Internet Law.

Steve Meleen's college and law school education includes Oral Roberts University, B.S., cum laude, 1989, University of Texas School of Law, J.D., with honors, 1995. Other biographical background includes Steve Meleen has specialized in trademark law since he began his career with Arnold White & Durkee in 1996. Steve handles all aspects of trademark and unfair competition law, and primarily focuses on trademark litigation. He is also experienced in copyright counseling and litigation.Steve has been actively involved in internet developments and policies affecting trademark owners, and devotes a significant portion of his practice to internet-related trademark issues. He has served as Chair of the Trademark Internet and Trademark Litigation Committees of the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA), and is currently Chair of the State Bar of Texas Intellectual Property Law Section's Trademark Committee.Steve received his J.D. with honors from The University of Texas School of Law, where he was a member of Texas Law Review and Order of the Coif. Before law school, he was a nuclear engineer at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, where he specialized in reactor plant shielding of nuclear-powered submarines, aircraft carriers, and guided-missile cruisers.Steve enjoys an active family life with his wife Jana and children Ashley and Matthew. In their leisure time, they can often be found at the lake, traveling to a Red Sox game, or in search of the world’s best roller coasters.. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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