Pierson Intellectual Property

About Pierson Intellectual Property

Pierson Intellectual Property is a patent and intellectual property law firm with offices in Austin and Houston, Texas. The firm provides legal assistance to inventors, start-ups, and established businesses seeking patent, trademark, and copyright protection. Its patent work covers the full prosecution process, including inventor interviews, patent searches, USPTO application filings, and efforts to secure allowed patents. On the trademark and copyright side, the firm conducts trademark searches, files trademark applications, and advises clients on potential trademark and copyright issues. The practice also states experience with international patent prosecution.

Pierson Intellectual Property highlights industry experience in energy technology, including oil and gas, downhole tools, midstream, downstream, transportation and storage, solar, and wind patents. It also names medical devices, camping and outdoors products, and sporting goods as areas of focus. The firm is led by Gene Pierson, a Texas-based patent attorney registered before the USPTO and a member of the Virginia Bar Association. His background includes work at a top patent law firm in Washington, D.C., where he handled intellectual property matters for clients such as Samsung and Hamilton Beach. He holds a J.D. from Richmond School of Law and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech, and is admitted to the Supreme Court of Virginia. His professional affiliations include AIPLA, HNBA, ABA, and NAPP, and he has spoken at The University of Texas at Austin.

Clients who leave feedback often describe the firm as accessible, responsive, and easy to work with. Recurring comments mention clear communication, a streamlined patent process, and help understanding patent procedures. Reviewers also note efficient timelines, including patent filings completed within weeks or just over a month, and reasonable pricing. One reviewer valued that meetings could take place without leaving home. The firm serves clients ranging from small start-ups to large corporations and emphasizes asking the right questions to determine business objectives.

The substantive reviews concentrate heavily on patent matters and Gene Pierson, so less independent detail is available about trademark, copyright, or Houston office experiences. Review timestamps also span 2013 to 2023, with many older entries.

Pierson clients describe an accessible attorney and clear explanations throughout patent work rather than repeated communication problems. Written feedback praises help understanding patent procedures and claims, without recurring disagreements about the advice provided.