Tyson Smith

Tyson Smith is a seasoned attorney and Member at Pirkey Barber PLLC, specializing in trademark, copyright, and unfair competition law.12 Here's a comprehensive overview of his professional background and expertise:

Legal Practice

Tyson Smith focuses on various aspects of intellectual property law, including:

• Trademark policing and litigation
• Assisting clients with trademark selection, clearance, and registration
• Representing clients in federal courts and before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's Trademark Trial and Appeal Board
• Advising on domain name and Internet issues, including cybersquatting and social media brand protection challenges1

Education and Achievements

• J.D. with honors from The University of Texas School of Law
• B.S. in Accounting, Cum Laude, from Brigham Young University1

Professional Recognition

Tyson has received several accolades for his work in intellectual property law:

• Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® for Litigation – Intellectual Property (2024)
• Recognized in WTR 1000 The World's Leading Trademark Professionals (2023)
• Named to the Texas Rising Stars List by Super Lawyers® (2019-2020)1

Professional Affiliations

He is actively involved in various professional organizations:

• American Intellectual Property Law Association (Chair of the Trademark Internet Committee)
• State Bar of Texas (Trademark Committee Member, Intellectual Property Law Section)
• The Honorable Lee Yeakel IP Inn of Court
• J. Reuben Clark Law Society (Former Chair and Treasurer of the Austin Chapter)1

Speaking Engagements and Publications

Tyson has contributed to the field through speaking engagements and publications, including:

• Speaker at the American Intellectual Property Law Association's Trademark Boot Camp Program
• Author of "Googling A Trademark: A Comparative Look At Keyword Use In Internet Advertising" in the Texas International Law Journal1

Tyson Smith's LinkedIn profile can be found under the username tyson-smith-00578b7, where he is listed as a Trademark Attorney at Pirkey Barber, PLLC.2