Professionals Molly Buck Richard 214-206-4301 molly@richardlawgroup.com Voted one of the top 50 female lawyers in Texas in 2008 and a Super Lawyer for 7 years in a row, Molly combines over 25 years of trademark expertise and a keen business sense to her practice. Molly is experienced in all aspects of trademark law and sought after as an expert and mediator in many trademark and copyright matters. In addition, she has extensive experience in domain name issues and trademark issues on the Internet. Molly is a former chair of the Intellectual Property Section of the State Bar of Texas and the Dallas Bar Association Intellectual Property Section and a member of the INTA Panel of Neutrals. Click here for Molly's full resume Education: B.A., Austin College J.D., Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law Elizann Carroll 214-206-4310 Elizann@richardlawgroup.com Elizann is an experienced litigator in all aspects of commercial litigation, construction litigation as well as trademark and copyright infringement actions. With over 15 years of commercial and IP litigation experience, Elizann has the requisite combination of skills to address all types of disputes. Click here for Elizann's full resume Education: B.A., Tulane University, magna cum laude J.D., Vanderbilt University School of Law Jim Struthers 214-206-4312 jim@richardlawgroup.com Jim has over 15 years experience in IP law, particularly in trademarks, domain name recovery, anti-counterfeit, and business transactions involving IP. Prior to joining Richard Law Group, Jim was Managing Counsel for Hewlett-Packard Company. Areas of emphasis and expertise: International trademark clearance and registration Global brand introductions and acquisitions Trademark enforcement and disputes Trademark licensing and sponsorships Internet disputes and domain name recovery Anti-counterfeit operations and strategy Unfair competition and false advertising, including misleading compatibility claims IP due diligence In addition to his trademark expertise, Jim has substantial experience in patent and copyright matters. With HP, Jim was most recently responsible for managing patent prosecution for HP's computer and services businesses, representing thousands of pending and granted patents. Jim also counseled HP's server and storage businesses on transactions involving IP, including patent and software licenses, standards licensing, open source agreements, joint development agreements, confidentiality and trade secret agreements, and IP indemnities, warranties and limitations of liability. Education: J.D., University of Texas, 1993 M.S.M.E, Northwestern University, 1988 B.S.M.E. Rice University, 1987 Trina Marie Brainard 214-206-4302 trina@richardlawgroup.com Trina is the Trademark Administrator for Richard Law Group and has over 20 years of experience in the trademark field. She has extensive experience in trademark searching and clearance, preparation of trademark applications and other correspondence with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, as well as maintenance of domestic and international trademarks. Trina works directly with clients in addressing their trademark requirements and corresponds with all foreign associates to ensure that the firm's trademark portfolios are properly managed and maintained. Additionally, Trina is active in INTA and has served on several committees.