Trey focuses on representing both plaintiffs and defendants in complex commercial litigation with an emphasis on patent and trade-secret disputes.
He has represented clients in federal district and appellate courts and in international arbitration. Prior to joining the firm, he was a Director on the Investment Team at Permentum Capital LLC.
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Representative matters
Represented biotech research university in patent dispute with successful motion to dismiss in novel area of law at the intersection of sovereign immunity and patent enforcement* (S. D. Tex; Fed. Cir).
Represented large retailer in patent dispute related to payment processing systems* (W. D. Tex).
Represented pharmaceutical company in patent dispute with competitor related to injectable diagnostic product* (E. D. Tex).
Represented telecom device and information services company in significant trade secret dispute with global retailer* (E. D. Ark).
*Denotes prior firm experience.
Published Work
Leadership Positions And Professional Affiliations
Qualifications
Admissions
Courts
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas
United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Academic
The University of Texas School of Law J.D.
Publications Editor, Texas Intellectual Property Law Journal
Rice University Master of Bioengineering
Rice University B.S., Bioengineering