Business Details
35 Years
experience
Your Trusted IP Law Partner Since 1991
Conley Rose has built a reputation as a premier intellectual property law firm since 1991, combining over 500 years of cumulative IP experience with a client-centric approach. Our attorneys specialize in patent prosecution, litigation, trademarks, and global IP strategy, serving Fortune 500 companies, startups, and individual innovators. With offices in Houston, Dallas, and Alexandria, we deliver high-quality legal services while maintaining a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our team of registered patent attorneys and technical advisors has filed over 40,000 US patents and handled 2,500+ IP lawsuits, demonstrating technical expertise across electrical engineering, biotechnology, and chemical disciplines. We prioritize client relationships, evidenced by long-term partnerships with half of our top 15 clients spanning 15+ years.Our success stems from tailored strategies that align with business objectives, whether protecting innovations or resolving complex disputes. We maintain a flexible workplace model while achieving an 80%+ patent allowance rate and a proven track record against patent trolls. Our global reach extends to filings in 100+ countries, supported by foreign associates in key jurisdictions. The firm's leadership in IP law is recognized through awards like IAM Strategy 300 and Chambers Regional Spotlight. We remain committed to advancing DEI initiatives, with 62% of employees representing underrepresented minorities.
Services
Patent Prosecution
Litigation
Post-Grant Proceedings
Trademarks
Copyrights
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- Over 500 years of combined IP experience across all major technical disciplines
- Proven success in 2,500+ IP lawsuits and 40,000+ US patent filings
- 62% of employees represent underrepresented minority groups
- Global reach with filings in 100+ countries
- 80%+ patent application allowance rate through strategic prosecution
Services
Patent Prosecution
Conley Rose prosecutes patents across all technical fields with a 80%+ allowance rate. Our attorneys have filed 40,000+ US patents and 29,500+ non-US filings since 1991. We specialize in crafting claims aligned with business objectives while maintaining technical precision.
Litigation
With experience in 2,500+ IP lawsuits, we handle patent, trademark, and trade secret litigation in federal courts and before the USPTO. Our team combines courtroom expertise with technical knowledge to resolve complex disputes efficiently.
Post-Grant Proceedings
We manage Inter Partes Reviews and Post-Grant Reviews before the PTAB. Our attorneys leverage patent prosecution experience to develop winning strategies in administrative patent challenges under the America Invents Act.
Trademarks
We handle trademark prosecution, oppositions, and portfolio management globally. With 15,000+ trademark applications filed, we protect brands through traditional and unconventional marks including color and trade dress registrations.
Copyrights
Our copyright practice includes registration, licensing agreements, and litigation. We enforce rights through DMCA takedowns and represent clients in disputes involving software, architectural works, and digital content.
People
Michael W. Piper
President
Michael Piper leads Conley Rose's strategic initiatives while maintaining an active IP practice. With decades of experience in patent prosecution and portfolio management, he focuses on optimizing client workflows and expanding DEI programs.
Alan Thiemann
Principal Attorney
Alan Thiemann specializes in data privacy and cybersecurity law. He advises global clients on compliance programs, cross-border data transfers, and AI governance while maintaining active IP litigation practice.
Nicholas Beaulieu
Principal Attorney
Nicholas Beaulieu focuses on patent prosecution in electrical engineering and software technologies. He manages large IP portfolios for tech companies and provides strategic counseling on patent portfolio development.
Gayatry Nair
Principal Attorney
Gayatry Nair specializes in biotechnology patent prosecution. She works with pharmaceutical and life sciences clients on patent strategy, portfolio management, and IP due diligence for mergers and acquisitions.
Eric Kent
Principal Attorney
Eric Kent handles complex patent litigation and post-grant proceedings. His experience includes representing clients in IPRs and federal court disputes involving semiconductor and telecommunications technologies.
Questions
What IP services does Conley Rose offer?
We provide full-service IP solutions including patent prosecution, litigation, trademarks, copyrights, post-grant proceedings, and global portfolio management.
How experienced is Conley Rose in IP law?
Since 1991, we've handled 40,000+ US patents, 2,500+ lawsuits, and global filings in 100+ countries with 500+ years of combined attorney experience.
What industries do you specialize in?
We work across all technical fields including electrical engineering, biotechnology, chemical, mechanical, and software with Fortune 500 companies and startups.
How does Conley Rose handle international IP matters?
We file patents in 100+ countries through established foreign associates and manage global portfolios for major corporations and emerging companies.
What DEI initiatives does the firm have?
62% of employees represent underrepresented minorities. We partner with diversity programs and maintain a full-time DEI director to advance inclusion initiatives.
