John T. Wilson

Managing Partner

John T. Wilson,

Managing Partner

Education


UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON, Juris Doctor,

December 1997; Licensed November 1998.

 

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON, Bachelor of Science,

May 1994; Summa Cum Laude.


Bar Admissions


  • State of Texas
  • State of New York
  • United States Court of  Appeals for the Federal Circuit
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
  • Federal District Court of Texas - Northern District
  • Federal District Court of Texas - Eastern District
  • Federal District Court of Texas - Western District
  • Federal District Court of Texas - Southern District
  • Federal District Court of Michigan - Eastern District
  • United States Bankruptcy Court - Northern District of Texas
  • United States Bankruptcy Court - Eastern District of Texas
  • United States Patent and Trademark Office
  • U.S. Patent Bar

 

Pro Hac Vice Admissions

 

  • United States District Court - Central District of California
  • United States District Court - District of New Jersey
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  • Representation Highlights

    • Handled patent infringement cases for clients.
    • Managed patent, copyright and trademark cases in federal court.
    • Handles complex divorce and probate litigaiton. 
    • Represented clients at the International Trade Commission, achieving a 2020 investigation dismissal.
    • Helped clients secure patents, overcoming USPTO rejections.
    • Helped clients secure trademarks, overcoming USPTO rejections.
    • Assisted in trademark acquisition and portfolio management.
    • Secured temporary injunctions against clients' image misappropriation.
    • Managed cases involving 17 U.S.C. §512(h) copyright subpoenas.
    • Advised on general business matters, from employment contracts to dispute resolutions.
    • Perform mergers and acquisitions for multi-million dollar corporations. 
    • Secure TABC, TTB licensing for businesses and indivdiuals. 
    • Handled shareholder derivative actions.

Professional Experience


John T. Wilson is a highly experienced Dallas intellectual property attorney and Board Certified Family Law Attorney serving clients throughout Texas, including Dallas, the DFW Metroplex, Houston, and Austin. As Managing Partner and founder of Wilson Legal Group P.C. (d/b/a Wilson Whitaker Rynell), Mr. Wilson combines more than 25 years of sophisticated legal practice with a distinctive technical foundation as a former computer programmer and project management consultant at Dow Chemical Company. This dual expertise enables him to deeply understand clients’ inventive technologies and deliver unmatched advocacy in patent, trademark, and related intellectual property matters across Texas.


Before establishing Wilson Whitaker Rynell in 2003, Mr. Wilson served in the legal department of Nortel Networks Corporation (Enterprise Division), practiced as an associate at Jenkens & Gilchrist P.C., and advanced to Senior Associate in the Intellectual Property Group at Fish & Richardson P.C. A registered patent attorney with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, his practice centers on the procurement, development, licensing, portfolio management, and defense of intellectual property rights—including patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and software. He routinely handles complex intellectual property litigation, business and commercial litigation, corporate formation, mergers and acquisitions, and high-stakes transactional work for startups, small businesses, and Fortune 200 companies. In addition to his intellectual property focus, Mr. Wilson is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and delivers skilled representation in divorce, child custody, property division, and family law litigation. His broader services also include business litigation, contract disputes, and business dissolution matters for clients in Dallas, Houston, Austin, and across the state.


Mr. Wilson is an honored member of the College of the State Bar of Texas and has been repeatedly recognized as a Super Lawyer by Thomson Reuters, including selection to the 2026 Texas Super Lawyers list (Intellectual Property Litigation, Family Law, and Business Litigation) for the third consecutive year. Licensed in both Texas and New York, he is admitted to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, Fifth Circuit, and Ninth Circuit, and multiple Texas federal district and bankruptcy courts. He holds additional credentials as a Texas Accredited Mediator and completed advanced negotiation training through the Harvard Negotiation Project.


With a J.D. from the University of Houston (1997) and a B.S. in Pre-Law (Summa Cum Laude), Mr. Wilson’s academic excellence, technical background, and extensive courtroom and transactional experience make him a trusted legal partner for clients seeking a Texas patent attorney, Texas IP lawyer, or Board Certified Family Law Attorney serving Dallas, DFW, Houston, Austin, and throughout Texas.


The journey of choosing an attorney is challenging—it requires finding someone who aligns with your values, understands your unique situation, and possesses the proven expertise to navigate complex legal issues. In John T. Wilson, clients discover far more than just an attorney: they find a dedicated advocate, strategic thinker, and genuine partner committed to fiercely protecting their rights and achieving outstanding results in intellectual property law, family law, business litigation, and beyond. Contact Wilson Whitaker Rynell today for experienced, results-driven representation in Dallas, Houston, Austin, and across Texas.

  • Notable Federal Litigation Cases

    • Buzzballz, LLC v. Buzzbox Beverages, Inc. et al (2014)
    • Universal City Studios Productions LLLP et al v. Dwayne Anthony Johnson et al (2021)
    • Limas v. Geary (2010)
    • Williamson v. BWBC, Inc. (2016)
    • Decapolis Systems, LLC v. Wise Health Services (2021)
    • Legacy Mortgage Asset Trust v. Halk et al (2023)
    • Terra Tersus, LLC v. XTO Energy, Inc. (2017)
    • Terra Tersus, LLC v. National Oilwell Varco, LP (2017)
    • Luraco Health & Beauty LLC v. Tran et al (2019)
    • Miksa v. MUSA Industries, Inc. et al (2022)
    • Montgomery v. Law Offices of Gary Derer et al (2008)
    • Agan v. Carey et al (2009)
    • LoudCloud Systems, Inc. v. Sridhar et al (2010)
    • Trover Group, Inc. et al v. WatchNet, Inc. (2015)
    • Endeavor Mesh Tech, Inc. v. Zenner Performance Meters, Inc. d/b/a Zenner USA (2015)
    • Alliance Wireless Technologies, Inc. v. Metra Electronics Corporation (2012)
    • Cloudflare, Inc. (2022)
    • Jone Jones Collection, Inc. v. Good Price Mark, Inc.et al (2009)
    • Griffin v. HSBC Bank USA et al (2010)
    • Limas v. Blatt et al (2010)
    • Conceal City LLC v. Looper Law Enforcement LLC et al (2010)
    • Stredwick v. Dallas Margarita Society, Inc. (2012)
    • Alliance Wireless Technologies Inc. v. Wireless Village, Inc. et al (2012)
    • Dent Poppers, LLC v. Abu-el-Jibien (2012)
    • Flexible Innovations Ltd. V. IdeaMax et al (2012)
    • Gosnell v. Williams (2013)
    • AuYeung v. Ultravision Holdings (2014)
    • Coach, Inc. et al v. Sam’s Nail Supply et al (2016)
    • Synergy Strategic Solutions LLC v. Totus Solutions Inc. et al (2016)
    • Ostic et al v. United Regional Health Care System et al (2022)
    • Bell v. Accumetric LLC (2018)
    • Virtuoso, Ltd. V. Web Deals Direct, LLC et al (2020)
    • Zapata et al v. Zeta et al (2020)
    • M S International, Inc. v. Kiva Stone LLC et al (2022)
    • Strike 3 Holdings LLC v. Doe (2023)
    • Mega Creation, Inc. v. Nitro Nail System LLC (2023)
    • Pisony v. McLeod (2017)

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Education


JD, University of Houston, 1997

 

B.S., University of Houston,  1994, 

Summa Cum Laude.


Prior Firms


Nortel Networks Corporation


Jenkens & Gilchrist P.C., 


Fish & Richardson P.C. 

"Be influenced by nothing but your clients' interests. Tell them the Truth." --Arthur C. Nielsen.

John T. Wilson: Business Litigation, Business Formation, Business Agreements, Software Agreements, Patent Litigation, Patent Prosecution, Trademark Litigation, Licensing, and

Family Law, Divorce Attorney, Dallas, Texas.