Mr. Robert "Bob" Johnston, III

Meet Bob Johnston, your trusted ally in the world of intellectual property. With a passion for helping entrepreneurs and businesses unlock the full potential of their innovations, Bob specializes in the strategic creation and protection of trademarks, patents, and other intellectual assets.

Bob brings a wealth of experience to the table, having successfully guided a diverse range of clients through the intricacies of intellectual property law. His journey through this dynamic field has been marked by remarkable achievements:

A Trailblazing Background: Bob's legal career began in the prestigious halls of multinational law firms, where he honed his expertise. He then embarked on an extraordinary venture as the Chief Intellectual Property Counsel for a technology startup, witnessing its ascent to a market capitalization exceeding a billion dollars. Inspired by his experiences, Bob founded Johnston IP Law, a boutique practice dedicated to empowering clients nationwide.

Industry Insights: Bob's clientele spans a wide array of industries, including medical devices, oil and gas, software, hospitality, retail, aircraft, and energy. His multidisciplinary background, encompassing degrees in engineering, law, and business, equips him with a holistic understanding of the unique challenges faced by each sector.

Leadership & Recognition: Bob's commitment to his profession is evident in his role as the Chair of the Dallas Bar Association's Intellectual Property Section, where he has contributed to the growth and development of the IP community. His exemplary work has consistently earned him recognition as a D Magazine Best Lawyer for multiple years.

Beyond the Office: When Bob isn't championing intellectual property rights, you might find him hitting the pavement as a dedicated runner or soaring through the skies as a pilot.

Notable Achievements: Bob's career has been punctuated by numerous standout moments, including:

• Strategically developing trademark portfolios for hotels, resorts, restaurants, manufacturers, and many other businesses.

• Spearheading the development of a technology startup's intellectual property portfolio, a crucial step towards its eventual billion-dollar market capitalization.

• Doubling the size of a substantial patent portfolio for a major medical device company, focusing on strategic areas of innovation.

• Navigating complex negotiations and drafting license agreements between major oil corporations and a groundbreaking technology startup.

• Conducting thorough intellectual property due diligence to support the seamless acquisition of a technology-intensive firm by a prominent conglomerate.

• Conducting a comprehensive freedom-to-operate patent study for a groundbreaking medical device ahead of its market launch.

• Successfully litigating a patent case in a two-week jury trial, securing a favorable verdict.

• Overseeing a patent reexamination at the United States Patent Office for a medical device, resulting in the affirmation of key claims.

• Investigating and analyzing potential patent infringement related to a manufacturing machine, playing a pivotal role in a licensing campaign.

• Skillfully drafting a joint development agreement between two technology companies, facilitating the collaborative creation and marketing of an innovative product.

• Meticulously clearing trademarks for a new product and securing trademark registrations, ensuring brand protection and recognition.