Miguel Villarreal, Jr.

Miguel Villarreal, Jr., is a registered patent attorney with a deep focus on intellectual property matters. His legal work centers on litigation involving patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. He also advises on unfair competition, licensing agreements, and handles cases in both state and federal courts, including appeals before the Fifth Circuit.

Miguel earned his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Baylor University in 1994 and went on to receive his Doctorate of Jurisprudence from St. Mary’s University School of Law in 2003. He is licensed to practice in Texas and before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. His education gives him a strong foundation for handling technical patent issues, especially in the chemical and mechanical arts.

Fluent in Spanish, Miguel represents Spanish-speaking clients across Mexico, Central America, and South America. As a bilingual intellectual property attorney, he is a key resource for international businesses seeking IP protection in the U.S. and worldwide. He advises on patent and trademark strategy, manages global IP portfolios, and handles filings, enforcement, and ongoing portfolio management.

Miguel is active in representing clients in opposition and cancellation proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. He also builds IP strategies for startups, including clearance searches and filing opinions. His litigation history includes securing positive outcomes for clients in high-stakes disputes involving software, dental radiography, and contract breaches.

Miguel Villarreal participates in legal associations such as the Intellectual Property Law Section of the State Bar of Texas, the Federal Bar Association, and the U.S.-Mexico Bar Association. Miguel also shares his expertise at professional events, giving talks on topics like patent litigation and trademark rights.

Law Office Affiliations

• Registered Patent Attorney, Gunn, Lee & Cave, P.C.
• Member, State Bar of Texas, Intellectual Property Law Section
• Member, Federal Bar Association, San Antonio Chapter
• Member, San Antonio Bar Association
• Member, San Antonio Young Lawyers Association
• Member, U.S.-Mexico Bar Association

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• St. Mary’s University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Baylor University
  Bachelor of Science

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