Nathan H. Cristler, Associate, received a Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering in 2002 and a J.D. in 2005, both from The University of Texas at Austin. He is currently an active member of the State Bar of Texas.
Mr. Cristler has drafted and prosecuted patent applications in many areas including mechanical structures, hydrogen producing devices, polymer and fiber applications, computer programs and systems, medical instruments, and Internet services. He has also authored expert patent and initial patentability opinions. Mr. Cristler has provided services in trademark prosecution and litigation including likelihood of confusion analyses, concurrent use proceedings, oppositions, cancellations, and letters of objection. Furthermore, he has handled and advised clients with respect to licenses, assignments, and nondisclosure agreements for all areas of intellectual property.
While an undergraduate student, Mr. Cristler performed award-winning research in electrochemical detection methods of RNA and DNA. He also worked in polymers where he researched metallocene catalysts and production efficiency, and he wrote several computer programs and models. While in law school, Mr. Cristler performed an ideological study of judicial decision making federal courts.
Mr. Cristler is a member of American Bar Association; American Intellectual Property Law Association; International Trademark Association; and State Bar of Texas (Intellectual Property Law Division).
