Buether Joe & Counselors - Dallas, TX
Buether Joe and Counselors, LLC is a nationally acclaimed intellectual property and commercial litigation boutique located in downtown Dallas, Texas. Founded by former big-law shareholders Eric W. Buether and Christopher M. Joe, the firm combines big-firm courtroom pedigree with boutique agility, representing both patent holders and corporate defendants in complex technology and commercial disputes.
Elite Intellectual Property and Commercial Trial Counsel
In high-stakes intellectual property and commercial battles, the outcome of litigation can decide the future of entire product lines, proprietary innovations, and enterprise reputations. When technology enterprises, patent holders, and commercial businesses need an attorney with battle-tested trial credentials in federal courts, Buether Joe and Counselors delivers formidable representation. Located at 1700 Pacific Avenue in the heart of downtown Dallas, the boutique represents clients across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, the Eastern District of Texas, and across the nation.
Nationally Renowned Patent Litigation
Patent disputes demand a rare synthesis of technical precision, statutory mastery, and persuasive storytelling before juries. The firm founding partners have spent decades trying landmark patent cases, securing major multi-million dollar verdicts and defense judgments. Clients looking to hire a lawyer for patent litigation benefit from courtroom veterans who know how to simplify sophisticated engineering and software concepts for judges and jurors.
- Patent infringement litigation: Enforcing and defending patents across telecommunications, electronics, software, medical devices, and industrial mechanical technologies.
- Federal court and PTAB practice: Litigating cases in the renowned patent forums of the Eastern and Western Districts of Texas, as well as handling Inter Partes Review proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board.
- Patent licensing and monetization: Negotiating high-value patent licensing pacts and structuring strategic patent portfolio monetization agreements.
- Trade secret misappropriation: Pursuing and defending claims under the federal Defend Trade Secrets Act and the Texas Uniform Trade Secrets Act involving proprietary source code and manufacturing formulas.
Trademark, Copyright, and Unfair Competition
Brand identity and creative works are among a company most valuable business assets. If your company needs to find an attorney to halt counterfeiters or resolve copyright conflicts, Buether Joe and Counselors delivers assertive intellectual property enforcement.
- Trademark infringement and dilution: Prosecuting and defending trademark infringement, brand counterfeiting, and trade dress claims before federal district courts and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.
- Copyright infringement litigation: Defending digital rights, software copyrights, and creative media against unauthorized reproduction and distribution.
- Antitrust and unfair competition: Resolving high-exposure claims involving restraint of trade, monopolization allegations, and deceptive business practices under federal antitrust statutes.
- Commercial contract disputes: Litigating complex commercial breach of contract matters, partnership dissolutions, and joint venture failures.
Boutique Agility and Value-Driven Fee Models
Formed by prominent former shareholders of major global law firms, Buether Joe and Counselors provides world-class legal capability without large-firm overhead and institutional conflicts. The firm offers flexible fee structures, including full contingency arrangements, fixed fees, and tailored hybrid models that align their goals directly with client success. Honored in Chambers USA, Best Law Firms, and Texas Super Lawyers, the firm stands ready to protect your proprietary assets and commercial rights.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the bustling City Center District of Downtown Dallas, a prime commercial and business hub.
Building Location
This is a 49-story Class A commercial office tower known as 1700 Pacific, featuring a striking granite facade and situated near Thanks-Giving Square.
Parking Details
Clients can utilize the convenient on-site underground parking garage or the attached parking structure connected via climate-controlled skybridges.
Public Transit
Served by McKinney Avenue Transit Authority Route M-Line (Southbound); nearest stop is at Saint Paul & Federal.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter the main lobby of the building, register with security if necessary, and take the high-rise elevator bank up to the 47th floor. The law office is located in Suite 4750.