People

 

RUBEN S. BAINS, (e-mail: rbains@wmalaw.com)

PRACTICE AREAS

Patent prosecution, litigation, and related intellectual property

counseling in the electrical arts

 

EDUCATION

J.D. University of Texas (1997), with Honors

B.S.E.E. University of Texas (1992), with High Honors

 

LEGAL & TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE

International Business Machines (IBM) 1992-1994, Computer Engineer

Trope, Pruner, and Hu, July 2000 – July 2001, Shareholder

Arnold, White & Durkee, September 97 – March 98, Associate

 

Mr. Bains’ practice is devoted to patent litigation and prosecution matters involving highly technical and complex technology. Representative technologies involved in Mr. Bains’ practice include computer systems, communications systems, memory products, semiconductor manufacturing processes, and, in particular, software applications relating to image compression, video compression, audio compression, and Web-based technology. Mr. Bains’ practice includes counseling clients on patent acquisition and enforcement issues. Prior to his service at Arnold, White & Durkee, Mr. Bains worked as a computer engineer/programmer for International Business Machines. He is experienced in telecommunications and computer networking, as well as computer programming.

 

REPRESENTATIVE MATTERS

Mr. Bains has been involved in the prosecution of United States and foreign applications for a wide variety of companies, including Advanced Micro Devices, Compaq Computer Corporation, Intel Corporation, Apple Computer Corporation, and Micron Electronics. Mr. Bains is also experienced in all aspects of patent litigation, and has assisted with cases for clients such as Hyundai Electronics Industries Co., Ltd., Compaq Computer Corporation, and Apple.

 

ADMITTED

Mr. Bains is a member of the Texas Bar and is admitted to practice in various federal district courts. He is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

 

BAR & PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Houston Intellectual Property Law Association; American Intellectual Property Law Association; American Bar Association; Houston Bar Association