Business Details
Trusted Intellectual Property Litigation & Counseling in Bellaire, TX
The Polasek Law Firm (TPLF) is a dedicated intellectual property litigation practice with decades of experience serving clients nationwide. Our attorneys bring over 30 years of combined litigation expertise, specializing in patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret disputes. We prioritize personalized client attention, offering cost-effective legal solutions through flexible fee structures, including hourly rates, contingent fees, and result-oriented arrangements.Our teams technical proficiency and courtroom success span diverse industries, from telecommunications to medical devices, ensuring tailored strategies for enforcing or defending IP rights. With a commitment to transparency and accessibility, we provide initial consultations at no charge, emphasizing clear communication and pragmatic counsel to achieve favorable outcomes.
Services
Patent Litigation
Trademark Registration
Copyright Enforcement
Trade Secret Disputes
Contingent Fee Litigation
IP Licensing Agreements
Commercial Litigation
Mediation Services
Trademark Infringement Defense
Patent Infringement Counseling
Highlights and features
- 30 years of experience in intellectual property litigation
- Flexible fee structures including contingent and result-oriented arrangements
- Nationwide practice with proven success in complex IP disputes
- Technical expertise across industries from software to oilfield technology
- Personalized client attention with transparent communication
Services
Patent Litigation
Our patent litigation practice handles disputes involving infringement claims, validity challenges, and licensing negotiations. We represent patent owners and accused infringers in federal courts nationwide, leveraging technical expertise in software, telecommunications, medical devices, and industrial technologies. Our strategies focus on cost-effective outcomes through settlement negotiations or aggressive courtroom advocacy, supported by decades of experience in complex IP litigation.
Trademark Registration
We assist clients in securing federal and state trademark registrations for brands, logos, and slogans. Our services include comprehensive clearance searches, application preparation, and enforcement against infringing uses. With experience in USPTO proceedings and domain name disputes, we help businesses establish and maintain strong trademark portfolios to protect their market identity and prevent consumer confusion.
Copyright Enforcement
Our copyright practice addresses infringement claims for literary, artistic, and digital works. We represent clients in litigation to stop unauthorized use, recover damages, and negotiate licensing agreements. The firm handles cases involving software code, website content, and multimedia assets, combining legal expertise with practical solutions to safeguard creators' rights under U.S. copyright law.
Trade Secret Litigation
We litigate trade secret misappropriation cases involving proprietary formulas, manufacturing processes, and business strategies. Our approach includes emergency injunctions to prevent disclosure, recovery of damages for breaches, and defense against unfounded claims. With experience in technology sectors and industrial manufacturing, we protect clients' competitive advantages through strategic courtroom representation and settlement negotiations.
Contingent Fee Litigation
TPLF offers contingent fee arrangements for qualifying patent and trademark cases, aligning our compensation with client success. This model allows resource-constrained inventors and businesses to pursue IP enforcement without upfront legal costs. Our track record includes recovering damages for patent holders while defending companies against infringement claims under these risk-sharing agreements.
People
Ted Polasek
Founding Attorney
Ted Polasek has litigated intellectual property disputes for 30 years, specializing in patent, trademark, and copyright cases. He has negotiated licenses covering over 100 patents and represented clients in federal courts nationwide. His practice emphasizes technical matters in telecommunications, software, and industrial manufacturing, combining courtroom experience with cost-effective legal strategies.
Questions
What areas of intellectual property do you handle?
We specialize in patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret litigation, along with licensing agreements and IP counseling across diverse industries.
Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, we provide complimentary initial consultations to evaluate your intellectual property matter and discuss strategic options.
Can you represent clients outside Texas?
Our practice serves clients nationwide, with extensive experience in federal courts from Delaware to the Eastern District of Texas.
What is the difference between a trademark and copyright?
Trademarks protect brand identifiers like logos and slogans, while copyrights cover original creative works such as writings, music, and software code.
Do you handle cases on contingency fees?
Yes, we accept certain patent and trademark cases on contingent fee arrangements, eliminating upfront legal costs for qualifying clients.
How do you handle patent infringement defense?
We develop non-infringement and validity challenges while negotiating licenses, combining technical analysis with strategic litigation to minimize client liability.
