B. Todd Patterson

A well-seasoned intellectual property (IP) attorney based in Houston, Texas, attorney B. Todd Patterson established his own firm – Patterson + Sheridan LLP in 1996, with the intention of making his clients successful and protecting their creations. One of the early pioneers in the field of IP law, he has expanded his empire to one that employs 90-plus attorneys and has multiple offices across the states of Texas, Alabama, North Carolina, California and New Jersey.Equipped with a treasure trove of experiences gained over three decades of professional practice, Mr. Patterson covers matters involving trademark and brand protection; technology, licensing and IP transactions; mergers and acquisitions; communication technology; litigation and dispute resolution; and more. He takes on cases transcending the boundaries of sectors such as biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, chemical, electronic and semiconductor technologies, nanotechnology, oil and gas services, and medical devices and procedures.Drawing from his in-depth understanding of the trade, Mr. Patterson combines his impeccable eye for excellence and astute advice to aid companies in capitalizing on their patent portfolios. Well-versed in the technical processes pertaining to the trades of fuels and lubricants chemical solutions, clean technologies and energy operations, he offers sophisticated guidance and strategized action plans for his clients to resolve their issues. He also utilizes his skills to defend patentees and third parties in proceedings of reexamination and re-issue.Tackling issues head-on, Mr. Patterson strives to offer practical and sustainable solutions that help his clients mitigate risks and maximize their profits. Serving clients across domains from startups to Fortune 500 companies, he has received several accolades for his dedicated service, including a selection to the Managing Intellectual Property’s IP STARS list (Patent Star).Mr. Patterson earned his J.D. with honors from the South Texas College of Law Houston in 1993. He has an undergraduate degree in biology and chemistry from Baylor University (1988). He has secured admissions to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado, the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern, Southern and Western Districts of Texas and the Supreme Court of the United States.