John M. Cone

Attorney

DALLAS
2500 Dallas Parkway
Suite 600
Plano, TX 75093

972.378.9111

An attorney with three decades of successful practice in the fields of trademark, copyright, and patent enforcement, John Cone now focuses on providing expert witness testimony in trademark litigation and as a mediator in disputes involving intellectual property issues. In addition, he provides advice on a variety of brand strategy and management issues for a distinguished clientele in such diverse industries as healthcare, food and beverage, software, sports equipment, and apparel. He also acts as local counsel in IP litigation in all the Federal District Courts in Texas. John has served for many years as an adjunct professor at the Dedman School of Law of Southern Methodist University, teaching a course on trademarks and unfair competition law.

Admitted to Practice

States

  • State Bar of Texas

United States District Courts

  • Eastern District of Texas
  • Northern District of Texas
  • Southern District of Texas
  • Western District of Texas

United States Courts of Appeals

  • Federal Circuit
  • Fifth Circuit

Other Admissions

  • United States Patent and Trademark Office
  • United States Supreme Court

Education

  • Oxford University, B.A.
  • Oxford University, M.A.
  • Southern Methodist University, J.D.

Professional Associations & Memberships

  • Intellectual Property Law Section of Dallas Bar Association
  • Intellectual Property Law Section of Texas State Bar

Recognition, Honors & Achievements

  • Chambers and Partners USA Guide, Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets, 2019-2026
  • Who’s Who Legal: IP 2023
  • Chambers ranked, 2014-2018
  • Selected as a Texas Super Lawyer by Texas Monthly magazine, 2006-2012
  • Recognized by Who’s Who Legal – Texas Edition, 2007-2008
  • International Who’s Who of Business Lawyers, 2006