Michael W. Piper

Michael Piper has extensive work experience as a patent and trademark attorney. Michael started their career at Harris, Tucker & Hardin, P.C. in 1994 and later worked as an associate attorney at Locke Liddell & Sapp LLP. In 1999, they joined ARCO as a patent counsel before moving on to Conley Rose in 2000, where they served as a principal/president and practiced patent and trademark law. Additionally, Piper served on the board of directors for AIPLA from 2009 to 2012.

Michael Piper completed their Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from The University of Texas School of Law from 1991 to 1994. During their time there, they focused on Intellectual Property Law. Prior to that, they attended Texas A&M University from 1986 to 1991 and earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Mechanical Engineering. Their early education includes attending Klein Oak from 1982 to 1986, but no specific degree or field of study is mentioned for this period. Additionally, in February 1996, Michael obtained the certification of Registered Patent Attorney from the USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office).