Trent Edward Campione, IP Attorney in Austin, Texas
Over 27 years of legal practice · focused on IP and IP Licensing
PrincipalatMcKool Smith
Austin, TX
Practicing ip in Austin since 1999.
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- Years practicing
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Trent Edward Campione is a principal based in Austin, TX. The practice focuses on IP and IP Licensing. Trent has over 27 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at McKool Smith.
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- Austin, TX
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- over 27 years
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- IP · IP Licensing
- Handles IP and IP Licensing matters from Austin, TX.
- Over 27 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Trent Edward Campione: Trent Edward Campione is a principal based in Austin, TX. The practice focuses on IP and IP Licensing. Trent has over 27 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at McKool Smith.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Trent takes on
Trent concentrates on ip and ip licensing. Each area below outlines the kind of case Trent handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
IP cases in Austin, Texas
Trent takes ip matters in Austin, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Trent agrees to represent you.
IP Licensing cases in Austin, Texas
Trent takes ip licensing matters in Austin, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Trent agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Trent Edward Campione — ip lawyer in Austin
Trent Edward Campione is a principal based in Austin, TX. The practice focuses on IP and IP Licensing. Trent has over 27 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at McKool Smith.
Trent Edward Campione is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, electrical intellectual property, electronic intellectual property and 5 other areas of law. Trent received a B.S.M.E. degree from University of Texas at Austin in 1994, and has been licensed for 27 years. Trent practices at McKool Smith in Austin, TX.
Trent's approach to ip cases
Trent Edward Campione is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, electrical intellectual property, electronic intellectual property and 5 other areas of law. Trent received a B.S.M.E. degree from University of Texas at Austin in 1994, and has been licensed for 27 years. Trent practices at McKool Smith in Austin, TX.
Clients Trent works with
Trent reviews new inquiries case-by-case for ip and ip licensing matters in Austin and the surrounding Texas area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
J.D. · 1998
University of Texas at Austin
B.S.M.E. · 1994
Jurisdictions
Trent's state bar admissions
California registere
1999 · ACTIVE
Trent studied at J.D. in University of California, Hastings College of the Law and B.S.M.E. in University of Texas at Austin.
Law school and academic background
Trent completed J.D. in University of California, Hastings College of the Law and B.S.M.E. in University of Texas at Austin. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Trent runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Trent's professional memberships and bar associations
State Bar of California State Bar of Texas
membership
Locations
Trent Edward Campione's office in Austin
Trent's primary office is at 300 W. 6th Street, Suite 1700, Austin, TX, 78701. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Trent Edward Campione — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new ip attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Trent usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Trent charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Trent's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Trent will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a ip attorney in Austin, Texas
A short list to run through before you commit: How many ip matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Trent
Trent discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in ip practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every ip matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Trent confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Trent's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many ip practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Trent Edward Campione
How much does it cost to hire Trent for a ip case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Trent walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Trent offer a free consultation?
Trent charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Trent's office. Some ip attorneys offer free consults — check Trent's current terms during booking.
How long do ip cases in Texas typically take?
Simple ip matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Trent gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Trent take my case if I'm outside Austin?
Trent is licensed in Texas. Matters governed by Texas law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Trent will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Trent?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Trent will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Trent accepting new ip clients right now?
Trent's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
IP attorneys serving Austin, Houston and Dallas in Texas
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