 OverviewZac focuses his practice on brand protection and trademarks, intellectual property, software development and licensing, and data privacy. Before entering practice, he earned his undergraduate degree in Management Information Systems from the University of Oklahoma and spent several years as a technical resource at a software company serving banks and other financial institutions. That background allows him to provide valuable counsel on matters that involve software or another form of technology. Zac’s primary practice focus includes:
- Trademark protection and enforcement, including management of a portfolio of more than 700 active US and International trademarks. Zac files new trademark applications and regularly represents clients before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB).
- Software and technology licensing and development agreements. In addition to negotiating agreements, Zac also serves as lead trial counsel in litigation over software development projects involving unpaid fees for services rendered or allegations that software deliverables were defective or not provided as warranted.
- Cybersecurity and Data Privacy, including privacy policies and compliance with United State and international data privacy laws like the EU GDPR.
- Litigation involving copyrights, patents, trademarks, and trade secrets.
Zac was recently appointed as a World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Arbitrator under the Uniform Domain-Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP), the process that decides trademark-based domain name disputes. He is also included on the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center’s panel of mediators. To request a mediation from Zac in a matter involving trademarks, software, or intellectual property, please email him and include “Mediation” in the subject matter of your email. MembershipsWorld Intellectual Property Organization (UDRP Arbitrator, 2026-present; Panel of Mediators, 2026-present)
OverviewZac focuses his practice on brand protection and trademarks, intellectual property, software development and licensing, and data privacy. Before entering practice, he earned his undergraduate degree in Management Information Systems from the University of Oklahoma and spent several years as a technical resource at a software company serving banks and other financial institutions. That background allows him to provide valuable counsel on matters that involve software or another form of technology. Zac’s primary practice focus includes:
- Trademark protection and enforcement, including management of a portfolio of more than 700 active US and International trademarks. Zac files new trademark applications and regularly represents clients before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB).
- Software and technology licensing and development agreements. In addition to negotiating agreements, Zac also serves as lead trial counsel in litigation over software development projects involving unpaid fees for services rendered or allegations that software deliverables were defective or not provided as warranted.
- Cybersecurity and Data Privacy, including privacy policies and compliance with United State and international data privacy laws like the EU GDPR.
- Litigation involving copyrights, patents, trademarks, and trade secrets.
Zac was recently appointed as a World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Arbitrator under the Uniform Domain-Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP), the process that decides trademark-based domain name disputes. He is also included on the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center’s panel of mediators. To request a mediation from Zac in a matter involving trademarks, software, or intellectual property, please email him and include “Mediation” in the subject matter of your email. ExperienceCopyright, Patent + TrademarksRepresented Seasons USA, a leading manufacturer of novelty holiday-related toys, costumes and decorations, in a series of copyright, patent and trademark [more]Represented Seasons USA, a leading manufacturer of novelty holiday-related toys, costumes and decorations, in a series of copyright, patent and trademark infringement matters involving Halloween-related products. (Northern District of Texas). [less]Trademarks (Trademark Trial and Appeals Board)Represented a software services company in trademark opposition proceeding. SoftwareRepresented a software development company in litigation over unpaid fees allegedly due to faulty or defective software deliverables. Trademark (Federal Court Litigation)Represented franchisee of a pizza chain sued by franchisor for unpaid royalties, trademark infringement and related violations of the Lanham Act. (Northern District of Texas). Trademark (Federal Court Litigation)Represented an authorized dealer of luxury outdoor grills accused of using trademarks of manufacturer without authorization.(Northern District of Texas). Trademarks (Federal Court Litigation)Served as counsel for a non-profit that was sued for trademark infringement, dilution, domain name cybersquatting and other claims. (Northern District of Texas). Trademarks (Trademark Trial and Appeal Board)Represented a company selling The Original Frozen Ranch Water® in trademark cancellation proceeding. Trademarks (Trademark Trial and Appeal Board)Represented a company selling alcohol mixers in a trademark opposition proceeding. Trademarks (Trademark Trial and Appeal Board)Represented a fragrance company in trademark opposition proceeding. Patent LitigationRepresented two security service companies, Trover Group, Inc. and The Security Center, Inc., in a case involving the enforcement of patents related to digital video [more]Represented two security service companies, Trover Group, Inc. and The Security Center, Inc., in a case involving the enforcement of patents related to digital video security systems. (Eastern District of Texas). [less]Patent LitigationRepresented Nu-You Technologies, Inc., a local manufacturer of hair care products, in a series of cases to enforce a patent related to a certain hair styling device [more]Represented Nu-You Technologies, Inc., a local manufacturer of hair care products, in a series of cases to enforce a patent related to a certain hair styling device against a number of competitors that sold infringing products. Cases resulted in a number of settlement agreements that included permanent injunctions against most of the competing manufacturers. (Northern District of Texas). [less]Patent LitigationDefended Lennox Industries, Inc. in a patent infringement lawsuit filed by a non-practicing entity over mobile software applications. (Northern District of Texas). Patent LitigationRepresented C.C. Forbes, LLC in a case involving oil well work-over and well service equipment. (Eastern District of Texas). Patent LitigationRepresented Bel Fuse, Inc. in a case involving unregulated and semi-regulate bus converters. (Eastern District of Texas). Trade SecretsWon summary judgment on behalf of an executive and his new company in a case alleging he had misappropriated trade secrets and violated a covenant not to compete [more]Won summary judgment on behalf of an executive and his new company in a case alleging he had misappropriated trade secrets and violated a covenant not to compete by doing business with customers of his former employer. [less]Software and TechWorked with expert witness to review and analyze competitor’s source code as part of dispute over the manner in which their application performed certain functions. Design + ManufacturingRepresented companies and former business partners in disputes over which party owns the rights to product designs and the use of a manufacturing process.
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