Christopher M. Cauble (Chris)
Principal / Dallas Metro Office
Chris helps his clients capture their marketplace by identifying their competitive advantages and safeguarding them with patents, trademarks, and other intellectual property assets. His efforts lead to ongoing protection for research investments and marketplace identity.
Clients value Chris for his responsiveness, strategic planning skills, and his commitment to identifying and resolving issues before they become real problems. He focuses primarily on patent law, including patent preparation, prosecution, and related patent agreements. Additionally, Chris holds considerable experience in patent eligibility issues, which he discusses in an interview with MedTech Insight, featured below.
Practice Areas
Industries
- Preparation and prosecution of patent applications relating to semiconductor manufacturing processes and equipment
- Preparation and prosecution of patent applications relating to gearing and control systems for wind turbines
- Preparation and prosecution of patent applications relating to casing while drilling technologies
- Preparation and prosecution of patent applications relating to negative-pressure therapy dressings and devices
- Prosecution of patent applications relating to retail beverage containers
- Prosecution of trademarks for branding of retail products in the food and consumer products industries
- Negotiation and preparation of licensing agreements for intellectual property assets of a non-profit agency
Articles
- Chris Cauble Covers IP Evaluation Basics in Licensing Journal Article
- Wheelock & Cauble Co-Author Article about Technology Policies to Protect Your Company
- Chris Cauble shares “Guide to Intellectual Property” for Private Equity Investors
- Attorneys Wheelock & Cauble Share Employee Agreement Basics with Dallas Business Journal
- "Nested Functional Language: Intended Use Or Limitation?,"Law360, May 7, 2013
Blogs
- It’s Time to Consider Whether You’re Adequately Protecting Your Intellectual Property with Trade Secrets: The News in Russia Shows Us Why
- Why You Shouldn’t Listen to Patent Advice From Non-lawyers, Including Podcast Hosts
- What You Need to Know About, and Why You Need, Design Patents
- Five Common Myths about Utility Patents for Start-ups
Prior to practicing law, Chris worked as an engineer in the design and construction of heating, ventilating and air-conditioning systems for office complexes and retail spaces. His time spent as an engineer helped him to better understand what motivates client decisions.
Awards & Distinctions
- SMU Science and Technology Law Review, Staff Editor
Memberships
- State Bar College of Law, 2012
- Dallas Bar Association
- American Intellectual Property Law Association
Education
J.D., cum laude, Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, 2008
B.A., Religious Studies, cum laude, Southern Methodist University
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, magna cum laude, Southern Methodist University, 2002
B.S., Mathematics, magna cum laude, Southern Methodist University, 2002
Bar & Court Admissions
Texas
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
