What We Do

Simplifying the Complexities of Intellectual Property Law

With a focus on technology contracts, intellectual property counseling, corporate transactions, and patent & trademark prosecution, Pizarro Allen assists businesses of all sizes—from startups to Fortune 100 enterprises—in navigating and optimizing their innovations and ideas.

Strategic Guidance

What We Offer

We provide thorough preparation, prosecution, and proactive maintenance services for patents and trademarks, ensuring strong protection of intellectual property assets that empower you to safeguard your innovations and brands effectively.

/01 IP Protection

We offer counsel on across patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets, ensuring your innovations are safeguarded and strategically managed. Whether you’re a startup safeguarding new ideas or an established company refining your IP strategy, our expert counsel and legal solutions enhance your competitive advantage in today’s market.

We secure patent protection in the US and pivotal international markets for start up and established clients across diverse industries such as safety equipment, health and fitness, medical devices, electronics, heavy equipment, financial services, food and beverage, and more.

Patent Prosecution and Maintenance
Worldwide Trademark
Copyright Registration
Trade Secret Protection & Strategies
Global IP Portfolio Management

Patent Prosecution and Maintenance
Worldwide Trademark
Copyright Registration
Trade Secret Protection & Strategies
Global IP Portfolio Management

/02 Technology

Software and data are vital to modern business operations, whether for internal functions or delivering products and services to customers. In today’s world – your technology and software should be protected to the highest standards. With over two decades of experience, we’ve successfully assisted clients with purchasing, selling, developing, licensing and outsourcing software, hardware and related services across industries and business models:

Software and Technology Transaction Services

Privacy & Data Security Counseling
Software & Technology Development Agreements
Remote Access & Desktop Management
Server Installation & Configuration
Shipping & Inventory Management

IT Procurement & Implementation
IT Outsourcing
Data Architecture & Migration
Open Source Counseling
Audit Counseling & Management

Software and Technology Transaction Services

Privacy & Data Security Counseling
Software & Technology Development Agreements
Remote Access & Desktop Management
Server Installation & Configuration
Shipping & Inventory Management

IT Procurement & Implementation
IT Outsourcing
Data Architecture & Migration
Open Source Counseling
Audit Counseling & Management

/03 Intellectual Property Counseling

A strategic approach to intellectual property is essential to preserving your innovations and maintaining a competitive edge. We provide expertise in:

Patent Landscape Mapping
Validity and Clearance Searches
Gap Analysis
Brand Management
Re-Branding Campaigns

Publicity Rights
International IP Strategy
Freedom To Operate

Patent Landscape Mapping
Validity and Clearance Searches
Gap Analysis
Brand Management
Re-Branding Campaigns

Publicity Rights
International IP Strategy
Freedom To Operate

/04 Corporate

Effective deal negotiation and agreement drafting require expert handling of intellectual property considerations. We ensure that intellectual property assets are strategically managed to enhance deal value and mitigate risks.

Representative Projects:

Negotiated global IP licensing and distribution agreements
Acquired European startups and patent portfolios
Invested in telecom ventures
Negotiated commercial supply agreements
Recovered IP assets through foreclosure after debtor default
Licensed military equipment patents for government contracts.

Representative Services:

Investor Due Diligence
University Technology Transfer
Purchase & Sale Agreements
Publicity Right Agreements

Representative Projects:

Negotiated global IP licensing and distribution agreements
Acquired European startups and patent portfolios
Invested in telecom ventures
Negotiated commercial supply agreements
Recovered IP assets through foreclosure after debtor default
Licensed military equipment patents for government contracts.

Representative Services:

Investor Due Diligence
University Technology Transfer
Purchase & Sale Agreements
Publicity Right Agreements

/05 IP General Counsel

We specialize in every facet of intellectual property—from portfolio development and management to commercialization. We guide clients through the entire lifecycle of their intellectual property portfolios from new venture start up to corporate maturity:

How we work:

For emerging companies, we collaborate with founders to identify, protect, and monetize key innovations.
For established firms, whether public or private, we offer strategic counsel on portfolio expansion, international strategies, licensing, enforcement, and risk mitigation.

We assist employers with securing innovations developed by employees and contractors.
We advise business executives on IP and data rushs in corporate strategy.

How we work:

For emerging companies, we collaborate with founders to identify, protect, and monetize key innovations.
For established firms, whether public or private, we offer strategic counsel on portfolio expansion, international strategies, licensing, enforcement, and risk mitigation.

We assist employers with securing innovations developed by employees and contractors.
We advise business executives on IP and data rushs in corporate strategy.

Professional & Community Involvement

When we’re not assisting clients, we stay actively engaged in the intellectual property law community and collaborate with colleagues across the globe to foster meaningful connections and nurture the next generation of leaders through our involvement in:

Derrick Pizarro

Chair, 2019-2020
Chair-Elect, 2018-2019
Vice-Chair, 2017-2018
Treasurer, 2015-2017
Council Member, 2013-2015
Chair, Trade Secrets and Unfair Competition Committee, 2011-2013

San Antonio Bar Association Community Justice Program, Participant

CITE $100K Student Technology Venture Competition, Judge
Department of Mechanical Engineering and Biomechanics, Advisory Board
Guest lecturer in undergraduate and graduate engineering and business program

Board of Directors, Past Member
Leadership Lab Alumnus
San Antonio Bar Association
San Antonio Bar Association Community Justice Program, Participant

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