Texas Patent Practice 2026: Essential Strategies for European Technology Companies

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Texas has firmly reclaimed its place as the dominant patent venue in the United States, with the Eastern District of Texas alone drawing nearly 30% of all U.S. patent cases in the first half of 2026. At the same time, Texas is experiencing economic growth and attention as a popular hub for R&D and innovation across numerous sectors, including information technology, semiconductors, aerospace, life sciences, and energy. This webinar, featuring attorneys from Finnegan’s Dallas office, provides European technology companies practical insights into the Texas patent landscape, including the IP opportunities it presents and strategies for litigating effectively in Texas courts.

Practical discussion on topics including:

• The Eastern District of Texas resurgence and the evolving roles of the Western District of Texas and the Northern District of Texas: case volumes, judicial approaches, and what European defendants with U.S. sales or operations should expect.
• Venue, transfer, and multi-district campaign realities: parallel filings across Texas districts and other venues, transfer standards, and coordination challenges.
• Leveraging the USPTO's Southwest Regional Outreach Office: programs, resources, and engagement opportunities for companies innovating in Texas.
• Practical takeaways for European high-tech companies: coordinating U.S. patent prosecution, portfolio development, and litigation readiness.

Moderator:
C. Gregory Gramenopoulos

Presenters:
Christian J. Hurt
Hope C. Shimabuku