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Discover Pizarro Allen’s lasting influence in intellectual property law through published articles, impactful speeches and industry recognition.

Our Latest Contributions

Discover how we are shaping the future of innovation through recent articles, books, and industry presentations.

2025-02-19

“Patent Law Updates,” Speaker Derrick Pizarro, 38th Annual Advanced Intellectual Property Law Course, State Bar of Texas

2024-06-21

“2023-2024 Supreme Court and Federal Circuit Updates,” Co-presenter Derrick Pizarro, Annual Meeting, State Bar of Texas

2024-02-02

“Enterprise Technology Licensing,” Co-presenter Derrick Pizarro, 37th Annual Advanced Intellectual Property Law Course, State Bar of Texas

Our Latest Contribution

2023 - Now

“Federal Circuit Yearbook: Patent Law Developments in the Federal Circuit”

Derrick A. Pizarro, Practising Law Insititue

2020 - Now

“U.S. State Trademark and Unfair Competition Law – Texas Chapter”

Derrick A. Pizarro, International Trademark Association (INTA)

2003 - 2022

“Federal Circuit Yearbook: Patent Law Developments in the Federal Circuit”

Gale R. “Pete” Peterson and Derrick A. Pizarro, Practising Law Institute

2014 - 2019

“U.S. State Trademark and Unfair Competition Law – Texas Chapter”

Gale R. “Pete” Peterson and Derrick A. Pizarro, International Trademark Association (INTA)

06.18.16

“Trade Secrets vs. Patents: Has the Decision Climate Changed?”

Court Allen, Texas CEO Magazine

09.15.15

Say What?!? Think you own the website you paid to build? Think again”

Court Allen, Metropolitan Corporate Counsel

05.29.15

“The Takedown Boomerang,” Technology News

Derrick A. Pizarro, San Antonio North Chamber of Commerce

09.09.13

Hands Off!: Derrick A. Pizarro Explains New Law for Texas Businesses to Protect Their Trade Secrets, San Antonio Business Journal

Derrick A. Pizarro, San Antonio Business Journal

09.25.09

“Get the most value by actively managing your firm’s IP,” San Antonio Business Journal

Derrick Pizarro, San Antonio Business Journal

02.19.25

“Patent Law Updates,” 38th Annual Advanced Intellectual Property Law Course, State Bar of Texas

Derrick A. Pizarro, Speaker

06.21.24

“2023-2024 Supreme Court and Federal Circuit Updates,” Annual Meeting, State Bar of Texas

Derrick A. Pizarro, Co-Presenter

02.02.24

“Enterprise Technology Licensing,” 37th Annual Advanced Intellectual Property Law Course, State Bar of Texas

Derrick A. Pizarro, Speaker

02.23.23

“2022-2023 Patent Law Updates,” 36th Annual Advanced Intellectual Property Law Course, State Bar of Texas

Derrick A. Pizarro, Speaker

06.10.22

2021-2022 Patent Law Updates,” Annual Meeting, State Bar of Texas

Derrick A. Pizarro, Speaker

02.18.22

2021-2022 Patent Law Updates,” 35th Annual Advanced Intellectual Property Law Course, State Bar of Texas

Derrick A. Pizarro, Speaker

07.08.21

Advanced Intellectual Property Litigation, State Bar of Texas

Derrick A. Pizarro, Course Director

09.23.21

“Small Potatoes” Copyright Claims: A New Alternative, the Copyright Alternative in Small–Claims Enforcement Act of 2020, Texas Advanced Paralegal Seminar, San Antonio, TX

Court Allen, Speaker

05.15.20

“Patent Mid-Year Review,” AIPLA Spring Meeting

Derrick A. Pizarro, Speaker

06.14.19

“2018-2019 Patent Law Update,” Annual Meeting, State Bar of Texas

Derrick A. Pizarro, Speaker

02.28.19

“Makers, Hackers and 3D Printing Risks,” 32d Annual Advanced Intellectual Property Law Course, State Bar of Texas

Derrick A. Pizarro, Speaker

06.22.18

“2017-2018 Patent Law Update,” Annual Meeting, State Bar of Texas

Derrick A. Pizarro, Speaker

02.08.18

Advanced Intellectual Property Law, Intellectual Property Section, State Bar of Texas

Derrick A. Pizarro, Course Director

12.09.17

Proactively Protecting Trade Secrets, Co–Presenter with Alex Walther and Dan Stern, Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants CPE Expo Conference, Houston and San Antonio, TX

Court Allen, Speaker

06.23.17

“2016-2017 Patent Law Update,” Annual Meeting, State Bar of Texas

Derrick A. Pizarro, Speaker

02.23.17

“Who Owns What?,” Panel Discussion on Intellectual Property Ownership in the Context of Universities and Government Contracts, State Bar of Texas Advanced Intellectual Property Law Course

Court Allen, Moderator

02.22.17

“Your First Conversation with a New Startup Client and Collaboration Issues,” 30th Annual Advanced Intellectual Property Law Workshop, State Bar of Texas, Austin

Derrick A. Pizarro, Speaker

02.11.17

“Patents & IP: How to do it,” UTSA CITE Technology Entrepreneurship Boot Camp, Spring 2017

Derrick A. Pizarro, Speaker

01.12.17

“Intellectual Property 2.0: Top 10 Risks for Nonprofits,” 34th Annual Nonprofit Organizations Institute, Austin

Derrick A. Pizarro, Speaker

10.15.16

“Patents & IP: How to do it,” UTSA CITE Technology Entrepreneurship Boot Camp, Fall 2016

Derrick A. Pizarro, Speaker

09.28.16

“Intellectual Property and How It Relates to Other Areas of Law,” San Antonio LSA

Derrick A. Pizarro, Speaker

09.21.16

“Intellectual Property – What’s the Big Idea?,” Client In-House CLE presentation

Derrick A. Pizarro, Speaker

06.17.16

“2015-2016 Patent Law Update,” Annual Meeting, State Bar of Texas

Derrick A. Pizarro, Speaker

04.07.16

“Patent Trolls: Tools, Tactics and Timing,” 42nd Annual Bankers Legal Conference, Texas Bankers Association, San Antonio

Derrick A. Pizarro, Speaker

02.18.16

29th Annual Advanced Intellectual Property Law Course, State Bar of Texas, San Antonio

Derrick A. Pizarro, Course Moderator

02.17.16

“Managing the Software Licensing Process,” Intellectual Property Law Workshop: Advising on Corporate IP Policies, 29th Annual Advanced Intellectual Property Law Course

Derrick A. Pizarro, Panel Moderator

01.14.16

“The Innovative Nonprofit (That’s You!),” 33rd Annual Nonprofit Organizations Institute, Austin

Derrick A. Pizarro, Speaker

06.27.15

“IP Law – Why We Do What We Do,” San Antonio LSA

Derrick A. Pizarro, Speaker

06.19.15

“2014-2015 Patent Law Update,” Annual Meeting, State Bar of Texas

Derrick A. Pizarro, Speaker

2008 - 2015

Intellectual Property Fundamentals, The University of Texas at San Antonio, College of Business, Management of Technology Program, Guest Lecturer

Court Allen, UTSA Guest Lecturer

10.23.14

“Basic Intellectual Property Strategy,” El Paso Business Conference & Expo, El Paso, Texas

Derrick A. Pizarro, Speaker

10.23.14

“Intellectual Property Law for Startups,” The Hub of Human Innovation, El Paso, Texas

Derrick A. Pizarro, Speaker

09.30.14

DuPont 2014 Intellectual Property CLE Seminar, DuPont & Widener School of Law Wilmington, Delaware

Derrick A. Pizarro, Speaker

06.17.14

Benefits and Risks of Cloud Computing, Nonprofit Technology Summit hosted by the San Antonio Area Foundation and the International Association of Microsoft Channel Partners

Derrick A. Pizarro, Panel Member

03.20.14

“2013-2014 Patent Law Update,” 27th Annual Advanced Intellectual Property Law Course, State Bar of Texas

Derrick A. Pizarro, Speaker

03.05.14

Texas Engineering Law Seminar, Co–Presenter with Pam Huff

Court Allen, Texas Engineering Law

02.25.14

“2013-2014 Patent Law Update,” Austin IP Law Association

Derrick A. Pizarro, Speaker

10.03.13

“Patent Law Updates,” 2013 Texas Advanced Paralegal Seminar (TAPS)

Derrick A. Pizarro, Speaker

06.06.13

Application Developer’s Alliance’s “Patent Summit,” The Capital Factory, Austin

Derrick A. Pizarro, Speaker

03.28.13

“Intellectual Property Law for Startups,” The Hub of Human Innovation, El Paso

Derrick A. Pizarro, Speaker

02.19.13

“2012 – 2013 Patent Law Update,” Austin IP Law Association

Derrick A. Pizarro, Speaker

02.14.13

“2012 – 2013 Patent Law Update,” 26th Annual Advanced Intellectual Property Law Course, State Bar of Texas

Derrick A. Pizarro, Speaker

06.28.12

“Intellectual Property Law for Startups,” The Hub of Human Innovation, El Paso

Derrick A. Pizarro, Speaker

10.01.07

“Data Retention” Panel Discussion, San Antonio North Chamber of Commerce CIO Breakfast Series

Derrick A. Pizarro, Organizer and Moderator

08.01.06

“Data Security Breach Notification: No Sweeping Bad News Under a Rug,” Texas State Bar, Paralegal Division

Derrick A. Pizarro, Speaker

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