Charles W. Gaines

Charles W. Gaines is an accomplished intellectual property attorney with over three decades of experience representing clients in patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret matters. His practice prepares and prosecutes U.S. and international patent applications and renders legal opinions on patentability, infringement, and validity in highly technical fields.

Mr. Gaines earned his Juris Doctor from Texas Tech University School of Law in 1989. He also holds two undergraduate degrees from Midwestern State University—one in Chemistry (1989) and another in Education (1976). This academic foundation underpins his deep understanding of scientific principles critical to patent law and complex litigation.

Mr. Gaines’ technical experience spans semiconductor fabrication, optoelectronics, nanotechnology, chemical processes, and electromechanical systems. He has successfully prosecuted patents and trademarks across diverse industries and advised clients on intellectual property licensing, assignments, and portfolio management.

Charles W. Gaines is an experienced intellectual property litigator with a strong record before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. He handles all phases of complex litigation, including drafting motions and briefs, managing discovery, and presenting appellate arguments. His practice focuses on high-stakes trade secret disputes, International Trade Commission (ITC) investigations, and patent jury trials, where he serves as second chair and plays a key role in mediation, settlement strategy, and high-level negotiations.

Admitted to the Texas Bar since 1990, Mr. Gaines is also registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and admitted to multiple federal courts, including the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth and Federal Circuits. He is an active American Intellectual Property Law Association member and the State Bar of Texas Intellectual Property Section.

Charles W. Gaines continues to deliver sophisticated legal solutions at the intersection of law, science, and innovation. Whether protecting proprietary technologies or resolving high-stakes disputes, his work reflects a powerful blend of legal acumen and technical mastery.

Law Office Affiliations

• Senior Counsel, Parker Justiss, P.C.
• Member, American Intellectual Property Law Association
• Member, State Bar of Texas, Intellectual Property Law Section

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• Texas Tech University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Midwestern State University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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