Munsch Hardt

James L. Baudino

Shareholder

Overview

Jim's practice includes all aspects of intellectual property law, with a particular emphasis on patent procurement and licensing in the Internet, computer, telecommunications, electronics and mechanical fields. He has drafted and prosecuted numerous patent applications in the areas of computer software, telecommunications, business methods, semiconductor devices, optical devices, computer networking, medical devices, manufacturing equipment, petroleum exploration devices and methods, and others. He has also drafted and negotiated a variety of agreements concerning the licensing, development and ownership of intellectual property. Jim provides general counseling on intellectual property issues, such as implementing corporate intellectual property protection programs, trademark and copyright registration and licensing and trade secret protection.

While attending engineering school at Bradley University, Jim worked at Sundstrand Corporation as part of a cooperative education program. He was involved in the design and installation of system test facilities, the testing and production of aircraft fluid pumping equipment and the design and development of a torpedo engine for the United Kingdom's Ministry of Defense.

Before attending law school, Jim was employed as Lead Design Engineer for LTV Aircraft Products Group where he was granted a secret security clearance. In his capacity as Lead Design Engineer, he participated in the design and production of various aircraft programs such as the McDonnell Douglas C-17 Globemaster III, the Gulfstream V business jet and the Northrop B-2 Stealth Bomber.

Memberships & Affiliations

  • Arlington Independent School District Education Foundation, Board Member
  • Dallas Bar Association, Computer Law and Intellectual Property Law Sections
  • State Bar of Texas, Intellectual Property Law Section

Awards & Honors

  • Rising Stars, Thomson Reuters, 2005

Admissions

  • Texas
  • United States District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Texas
  • United States Patent and Trademark Office