Bao Tran

Founded in 2005, Tran & Associates is an intellectual property law firm that leverages technology to provide superior patent service at rates lower than those of conventional law firms. Powered by a sophisticated digital infrastructure, we apply automated tools that empower clients and attorneys to collaborate in arriving at the best protections for inventions. Real-time information is provided so that management can gain competitive advantage with the company's intellectual property (IP) and achieve their particular business goals.

California
Texas

Mr. Tran has extensive experience advising clients on how to best obtain, protect and enforce their United States and foreign intellectual property rights. He has practiced for over fifteen years and in that time has served many clients in varied technological fields. His clients have developed technologies including software and Internet-related technologies, semiconductor processing and circuits, wireless networking (Wi-Fi, WiMax, Zigbee), data storage systems, and medical devices including drug delivery systems, orthodontics, and diagnostics.

In addition to obtaining patents for clients, Mr. Tran has extensive experience in portfolio evaluation, licensing matters, preparation of patent validity and infringement opinions. He also advises clients regarding creating effective in-house intellectual property protection programs.

Education
* University of Houston Law Center, J.D., 1993
* Columbia University, M.B.A., 1987
* Rice University, B.S.E.E., 1985

Bar Admissions
* State Bar of California, 1997
* United States Patent and Trademark Office, 1994
* State Bar of Texas, 1993

IEEE, Eta Kappa Nu, ABA

Analog/Digital Electronics, Solar Technology, Nanotechnology, Start-Up Ventures