Over 26 Years Experience!

At 26 years, my law firm is one of the oldest firms in South Central Texas dedicated to intellectual property (“IP”) law. I specialize in patents, trademarks, copyrights and related IP matters. My patent practice includes experience protecting medical, mechanical, electrical, software, machines, tools, ornamental and many other type inventions.

Patents

Whether you are a decision maker in a sizable enterprise with an established patent portfolio, operate a small or medium sized business that for the first time needs to protect a new product idea or are an independent inventor who has discovered a new way to solve an old problem, I am here to give you and your inventions the personal attention that you and they both deserve.

My law firm has served the patent needs of businesses and individuals throughout South Central Texas, and from many other states as well as numerous countries around the world, for over 26 years. I would be pleased to have you also consider our patent services.

• Visit the main Patents Practice page to find out more about our patent services, and how I can help you capitalize on your ingenuity.
• See the About Patents page to learn more about what patents are, and what is required to get a patent for your invention.
• Or Contact Us now to speak to an experienced registered patent attorney.

Trademarks

Your business’ trademarks are its identity. Whether that business is a large company with many well-known brands or a start-up enterprise looking to take its place in commerce with a first trademark for the business’ name, vigilant protection of your business’ commercial identity is critical for continued success.

My law firm has served the trademark needs of businesses and individuals throughout South Central Texas, and from many other states as well as numerous countries around the world, and my trademark clients range from decades old businesses with over a hundred trademarks to individuals using a single trademark to successfully sell a product or offer a service from their home. I would be happy to work with your business as well.

• Visit the main Trademarks Practice page to find out more about our trademark services, and how I can help your business build its identity.
• See the About Trademarks page to learn more about what trademarks are, and how you can use a trademark for your business.
• Or Contact Us now to speak to an experienced trademark attorney.

Copyrights

Whether you run a business undertaking a new media campaign or contracting for a software or website development or are a part-time singer and songwriter looking to put out your first album, it is essential that you take the right steps at the right time to ensure your ownership and full protection of the copyrights to creative works.

My copyright clients include authors, musicians, playwrights, sculptors and artists of all types, as well as many businesses who employ the talents of such creative people or otherwise make commercial use of their creative works. I am available to assist you too with your copyright issues.

• Visit the main Copyrights Practice page to find out more about our copyright services, and how I can help you secure your imagination.
• See the About Copyrights page to learn more about what copyrights are, and how you can use a copyright to protect your creative works.
• Or Contact Us now to speak to an experienced copyright attorney.

Wayne Colton

After graduating the U.S. Air Force Academy with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, I trained as a communications and computer systems engineering officer. I then served in a special projects branch of Air Force Intelligence Command as a special projects program manager coordinating command, control, communications, computers, and intelligence (“C4I”) support for the development and operation of U.S. space vehicles.

On separating from active duty, I served in reserve assignments to the U.S. Air Force Academy and Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, while also employed by Trident Data Systems – a special projects defense contractor devoted to U.S. government programs and operations. I completed my military service as a Captain in the U.S. Air Force Reserve.

During this time, I undertook graduate studies at The University of Texas at San Antonio in Electrical Engineering, Management, and Economics. I then attended St. Mary’s University School of Law, where I received my law degree. In October 2017, I founded Wayne J. Colton, Inc., a Texas firm initially focused on U.S. and international patent prosecution.

I have long since specialized in matters of patents, trademarks and copyrights during the 26 years I have operated Wayne J. Colton, Inc. as a private law firm, developing expertise in all facets of intellectual property law and many related areas of practice. I am happy for the opportunity to bring this experience to your intellectual property and related endeavors. Contact Us now to learn how I can help.