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Stephen P. "Steve" Meleen is an attorney based in Austin, TEXAS. The practice focuses on IP and Trademark.
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- Austin, TEXAS
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- IP · Trademark
- Handles IP and Trademark matters from Austin, TEXAS.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Intellectual Property (Austin) (2022).
About Stephen P. "Steve" Meleen: Stephen P. "Steve" Meleen is an attorney based in Austin, TEXAS. The practice focuses on IP and Trademark.
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Stephen P. "Steve" Meleen represents clients in Austin, Texas across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
Biography
About Stephen P. "Steve" Meleen
Steve Meleen has specialized in trademark law since he began his career with Arnold White & Durkee in 1996. Steve handles all aspects of trademark and unfair competition law, and primarily focuses on trademark litigation. He is also experienced in copyright counseling and litigation.
Steve has been actively involved in internet developments and policies affecting trademark owners, and devotes a significant portion of his practice to internet-related trademark issues. He has served as Chair of the Trademark Internet and Trademark Litigation Committees of the American Intellectual Property Law Association, and Chair of the State Bar of Texas Intellectual Property Law Section’s Trademark Committee.
Steve received his J.D. with honors from The University of Texas School of Law, where he was a member of Texas Law Review and Order of the Coif. Before law school, he was a nuclear engineer at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, where he specialized in reactor plant shielding of nuclear-powered submarines, aircraft carriers, and guided-missile cruisers.
Credentials
Education
The University of Texas
J.D. · 1995
Oral Roberts University
BS · 1988
Jurisdictions
Bar admissions
Texas, State Bar of
ACTIVE
Recognition
Awards & honors
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Intellectual Property (Austin)
2022
Lawyer of the Year — Trademark Law (Austin)
2019
Lawyer of the Year — Trademark Law (Austin)
2013
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trademark Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trademark
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers & Partners USA, Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Copyright in Texas (2015, 2016)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Lawyer of the Year” for Trademark Law in Austin, Best Lawyers by Woodward/White, Inc. (2013)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Managing Intellectual Property – Top Seven Outstanding IP Litigators in Texas (2015)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America by Woodward/White, Inc. (2011-2016)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trade Mark Expert Guide, Legal Media Group (2014-2016)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Texas Super Lawyers list, a Thomson Reuters service (2015-2017)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Commander’s Special Achievement Award, 1990
2026
Best Lawyers in America — WTR 1000 The World's Leading Trademark Professionals, World Trademark Review (2011-2016)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Managing Intellectual Property IP Stars (2013-16)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Who’s Who Legal: The International Who’s Who of Trademark Lawyers, Law Business Research Ltd. (2007 – 2016
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Texas Rising Stars list by Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters service (2004)
2026
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What areas of law does Stephen P. "Steve" Meleen practice?
Stephen P. "Steve" Meleen focuses on IP and Trademark.
Where is Stephen P. "Steve" Meleen located?
Stephen P. "Steve" Meleen primarily serves clients in Austin, Texas, with an office at 1801 East Sixth Street, Suite 300.
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