Husband and father; Patent, trademark, and copyright attorney; Shareholder at Ferguson Braswell & Fraser, PC (www.dallasbusinesslaw.com); Big Texas Longhorn fan. Throughout my career as a licensed patent attorney, my experience has spanned the full array of intellectual property issues, with particular emphasis on patent, trademark, trade dress, and copyright litigation, licensing, and strategic portfolio management. My philosophy of practicing law is that effective representation requires a long-term outlook and a holistic view that accounts for the client’s entire intellectual property portfolio. When counseling a client, my advice focuses on the most effective – and also the most cost-efficient – methods of protecting and leveraging the client’s intellectual property assets. Moreover, I provide objective feedback to assist the client in determining where IP investment dollars are best spent.