Eric Adams

Eric M. Adams
Partner

Houston,Texas
Phone: 713.622.7005
Fax: 713.622.0220
Email: eadams@tumeyllp.com

EDUCATION

Houston Baptist University (Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, cum laude)
South Texas College of Law (J.D., magna cum laude)
- Member of the South Texas Law Review

MEMBERSHIPS

State Bar of Texas
Louisiana State Bar
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
U.S. District Courts for the Southern, Eastern, Western, and Northern Districts of Texas
U.S. Court of Federal Claims
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
U.S. Supreme Court
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FOCUS OF PRACTICE

Eric Adams practices in all areas of intellectual property law, including patent and trademark prosecution, PTAB and TTAB proceedings, litigation, appeals, and transactional matters such as licensing, nondisclosure agreements, MSA’s, and SAAS agreements.
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Super Lawyer, Intellectual Property, by Texas Monthly (2014-2022)
Rising Star, Intellectual Property, by Thomson Reuters (2006-2014)
Board Certified in Civil Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Represented parties in IPR and CBM proceedings
Represented numerous clients in intellectual property-related litigation and commercial litigation
Argued numerous Markman hearings
Argued numerous appeals to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Drafted materials for and negotiated numerous intellectual property business transactions
Prepared patent, trademark, and copyright applications
Advised numerous clients as to trade secret protection
Authored articles on intellectual property licensing
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TECHNOLOGY AREAS

Eric’s expertise includes a broad array of technologies. More specifically, he has experience relating to oilfield equipment, tire inflation systems, software, meteorological equipment, photovoltaic technology, marine equipment, chemical processes, circuit boards, automotive equipment, ballistic-resistant materials, and medical devices.