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Stephen P. Meleen's Profile Image

Stephen P. "Steve" Meleen

Recognized by Best Lawyers® since 2011.
1801 East Sixth Street, Suite 300 Austin, Texas 78702
(512) 322-5200
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Firm: Pirkey Barber PLLC
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Pirkey Barber PLLC


Years In Practice


Phone Number (512) 322-5200

Steve Meleen has specialized in trademark law since he began his career with Arnold White & Durkee in 1996. Steve handles all aspects of trademark and unfair competition law, and primarily focuses on trademark litigation. He is also experienced in copyright counseling and litigation.

Steve has been actively involved in internet developments and policies affecting trademark owners, and devotes a significant portion of his practice to internet-related trademark issues.  He has served as Chair of the Trademark Internet and Trademark Litigation Committees of the American Intellectual Property Law Association, and Chair of the State Bar of Texas Intellectual Property Law Section’s Trademark Committee.

Steve received his J.D. with honors from The University of Texas School of Law, where he was a member of Texas Law Review and Order of the Coif. Before law school, he was a nuclear engineer at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, where he specialized in reactor plant shielding of nuclear-powered submarines, aircraft carriers, and guided-missile cruisers.

What legal services does this lawyer offer?
Litigation - Intellectual Property
Trademark Law
Awards
Lawyer of the Year recognition for Stephen P. Meleen
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
Litigation - Intellectual Property, Austin (2022)
Trademark Law, Austin (2019)
Trademark Law, Austin (2013)
  • Chambers & Partners USA, Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright in Texas (2015, 2016)
  • “Lawyer of the Year” for Trademark Law in Austin, Best Lawyers® by Woodward/White, Inc. (2013)
  • Managing Intellectual Property – Top Seven Outstanding IP Litigators in Texas (2015)
  • The Best Lawyers in America® by Woodward/White, Inc. (2011-2016)
  • Trade Mark Expert Guide, Legal Media Group (2014-2016)
  • Texas Super Lawyers® list, a Thomson Reuters service (2015-2017)
  • Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Commander’s Special Achievement Award, 1990
  • WTR 1000 The World's Leading Trademark Professionals, World Trademark Review (2011-2016)
  • Who’s Who Legal: The International Who’s Who of Trademark Lawyers, Law Business Research Ltd. (2007 – 2016
  • Managing Intellectual Property IP Stars (2013-16)
  • Texas Rising Stars list by Super Lawyers®, a Thomson Reuters service (2004)
Languages
English
Education
Graduated
Oral Roberts University, BS
Graduated 1988
Contact Details and Office Locations
Office: (512) 322-5200
1801 East Sixth Street, Suite 300
Austin, Texas 78702
Austin, Texas 78702
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