HULSEY PC

What HULSEY PC does

Hulsey PC is a private, founder-owned intellectual property law firm founded by Bill Hulsey in Austin, Texas in 1987 (some firmographic sources reference 2003). The firm specializes in patent prosecution, trademark registration and enforcement, copyright protection and licensing, trade secret litigation, IP portfolio management, IP valuation, and alternative dispute resolution. It serves clients ranging from individual inventors and startup founders to mid-sized manufacturers and technology entrepreneurs seeking international IP protection across deep-tech sectors including energy, nuclear/SMR, aerospace, medical devices, electronics, software, chemical, materials, and photonics. The firm is organized around 20+ practice-area service lines, delivered through seven physical offices across the South Central U.S. (Austin TX, Tulsa OK, Bentonville AR, Memphis TN, Birmingham AL, Ridgeland/Jackson MS, Shreveport LA) and coordinated internationally via a U.K. affiliate (Hulsey IP Nexus Ltd) and membership in the AEA International Lawyers Network spanning 80+ countries.

The core product is legal service delivery rather than a software platform; underlying capability rests on the founder's 30+ years of patent prosecution experience (2,500+ U.S. and foreign patents, claimed aggregate client value exceeding $250 billion, including work associated with the F-35B Joint Strike Fighter) and a small in-house team including a senior IP paralegal with 40+ years of experience and an of-counsel trademark attorney. The firm does not publish APIs, software products, or AI tooling; its "technology" consists of legal-process expertise, workflow tools for invention disclosure tracking and deadline management, and the institutional relationships required for cross-border filings.

Revenue is generated through professional services fees. The firm differentiates with a fixed-fee engagement model offering transparent up-front pricing against the hourly-billing norm in legal services, targeting startups and emerging-growth clients. Pricing is not publicly disclosed beyond the fixed-fee positioning; larger or complex matters revert to formal engagement and hourly billing. GTM motion is direct and relationship-driven: founder-led, local face-to-face consultation at seven regional offices, supplemented by virtual collaboration, content marketing (SEO-optimized website, blog, video library), professional directory presence (Martindale-Hubbell, Best Lawyers, BBB A+, Google 5-star), and thought leadership through 50+ academic and professional presentations. The firm carries no external funding, no parent company, and no institutional investor involvement — it operates as an independent professional corporation.

Name

HULSEY PC

Legal name

Hulsey PC

Website

https://hulseyiplaw.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hulsey PC is a founder-owned, private boutique intellectual property law firm providing patent prosecution, trademark, copyright, and IP litigation services across seven Southern U.S. cities, serving startups, manufacturers, and technology entrepreneurs expanding globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Intellectual Property Legal Services

NAICS

Legal Services (5411), Offices of Lawyers (541110)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Patent Prosecution & Portfolio Management (BPAHAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Trademark Prosecution & Brand Protection (BPAHAMAB), Intellectual Property (IP) Law (BPAHAAAF), IP Filing, Annuities & Renewals Administration (BPAHAMAJ), IP Valuation, Damages & Royalty Analysis (BPAHAMAH), IP Search, Watch & Competitive Intelligence (BPAHAMAI), IP Compliance, Anti-Counterfeiting & Enforcement (BPAHAMAK)

Keywords

• Intellectual property law
• Patent prosecution
• Trademark registration
• IP litigation
• Copyright licensing

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Patent Prosecution and Filing Services: Legal services for preparing, filing, and prosecuting U.S. and international patents, including application preparation, prosecution strategies, and post-grant proceedings
2. Trademark Registration and Protection: Full-service trademark management including search, registration, maintenance, and enforcement domestically and internationally
3. Copyright Protection and Licensing: Copyright registration, protection, and licensing services for creative works
4. IP Rights Opinions and Counseling: Strategic IP counseling, opinions on patent validity, enforceability, licensing potential, and export controls
5. IP Portfolio Management: Ongoing management and optimization of IP portfolios for clients
6. IP Valuation and Financial Analysis: Valuation and financial analysis of patents and IP assets for transactions, licensing, and strategic purposes
7. Litigation and Dispute Resolution: Representation in IP litigation, arbitration, mediation, trade secret disputes, and TTAB proceedings
8. Licensing and Transaction Services: Licensing agreements, IP pooling, patent transactions, and due diligence for venture investments

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Hulsey PC is an intellectual property boutique law firm that prosecutes and litigates patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets for clients ranging from startup founders to global technology entrepreneurs. The firm's founder/lead patent attorney Bill Hulsey has prosecuted over 2,500 U.S. and foreign patents and delivers services through fixed-fee engagements spanning the South Central U.S. via seven offices plus international coordination through the AEA network and a U.K. affiliate.

Product overview

HULSEY PC is a patent and trademark law firm providing intellectual property legal services, not a software product company. The firm operates as a traditional law practice with a structured portfolio of legal service offerings. The core services include patent prosecution (US and international), trademark registration and litigation, copyright protection, and IP portfolio management. These services are organized as distinct practice areas rather than a unified software platform. The firm also offers specialized services including patent mining and valuation, trade secret litigation, export control counseling, government contracting support, and alternative dispute resolution. The practice serves technology companies, startups, and established businesses across energy, aerospace, medical devices, electronics, software, and consumer products sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hulsey IP Nexus Ltd: UK affiliate for intellectual property services serving European markets
• Association of European Attorneys (AEA) / AEA International Lawyers Network

Products and services

• US & International Patent Services Comprehensive patent prosecution services including application preparation, filing, and prosecution strategies for US and international patents, covering utility, plant, and design inventions, as well as PCT filings and defense in court.
• US and International Trademark Services Full-service trademark counsel including search, registration, maintenance, and enforcement of US and international trademarks, with domain name dispute handling.
• Copyright Protection and Licensing Comprehensive copyright services including registration, protection, and licensing of creative works, with guidance on transfers, fair use, and moral rights.
• Patent Mining & Mapping Identification and strategic mapping of patentable inventions to strengthen IP portfolios, including prior art searches and visualization of patent landscapes.
• Patent Valuation & Financial Analysis Thorough valuation and financial analysis of patents to understand market potential and impact, supporting transactions, licensing, and strategic decisions.
• Patent Post-Grant Trials & Reexaminations Representation in post-grant trials and reexaminations before the USPTO PTAB to defend patent validity and enforce rights through IPR proceedings.
• Trademark Litigation Aggressive representation in trademark disputes, including federal court litigation, International Trade Commission proceedings, and TTAB opposition proceedings.
• TTAB Litigation Representation in Trademark Trial and Appeal Board proceedings including oppositions, cancellation proceedings, and concurrent use proceedings.
• IP Rights Opinions & Counseling Strategic counseling on patent validity, enforceability, licensing potential, export controls, and litigation avoidance with detailed written opinions.
• Emerging Growth Company IP Development IP strategy development for startups and emerging companies to build robust portfolios aligned with business objectives and funding readiness.
• Venture Investment IP Due Diligence Thorough evaluation of IP assets during venture investments, including assessment of patent portfolios, licensing agreements, and litigation risk.
• IP Portfolio Management Management and optimization of IP portfolios including workflow automation, invention disclosure tracking, deadline management, and strategic portfolio segmentation.
• Licensing, Pooling & Other Transactions Licensing program development, patent pool setup, and transaction support including royalty income analysis and standards issues.
• Trade Secret Litigation Representation in trade secret disputes from pre-filing investigations through jury trials and appeals, including counseling on preventive policies.
• Arbitration & Dispute Resolution Alternative dispute resolution services including mediation, arbitration, and settlement negotiations for IP conflicts.
• IP Arbitration & Other ADR ADR proceedings through ICC, WIPO, and AAA for domestic and international IP disputes including mediations before neutral experts.
• IP Enforcement & Dispute Resolution Full litigation support through trial and appeal in federal district courts, state courts, Federal Circuit, and Supreme Court, with PTO and ITC proceedings.
• Government IP / Licensing Contracts Counsel on government IP contracts, FAR compliance, march-in rights, and representation before Court of Federal Claims and Boards of Contract Appeals.
• Counterfeiting & Gray Market Goods Anti-counterfeiting strategies including seizure actions, customs recording, cease and desist letters, and enforcement against gray market distribution.
• Export Control Counseling & Assistance Counseling on Export Administration Regulations including ECCN classification, license requirements, and BIS compliance for technology exports.

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Association of European Attorneys (AEA) / AEA International Lawyers NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHulsey PC is a proud member of the Association of European Attorneys (AEA) / AEA International Lawyers Network, headquartered in Berlin. This membership connects the firm with trusted attorneys in more than 80 countries, enabling coordinated patent and trademark filings across Europe, the U.K., Asia, and beyond.
• Hulsey IP Nexus Ltd (U.K. Affiliate)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerU.K. affiliate extending firm presence into Europe. Through this connection, Hulsey PC coordinates patent and trademark filings across Europe, the U.K., Asia, and beyond, providing seamless support for clients with international IP protection needs.
• 200+ International Law Firms (Global Network)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional relationships with over 200 firms throughout the world help clients obtain patent protection internationally and help international clients obtain protection in the U.S. This network enables the firm to coordinate filings and enforcement across multiple jurisdictions.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Oblon, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt: IP-focused law firm providing patent prosecution, trademark, and IP litigation services, particularly strong in mechanical, electrical, and software arts. Closely comparable boutique IP practice model to Hulsey PC.
• Knobbe Martens: Large intellectual property boutique specializing in patent prosecution, IP litigation, and trademark services with deep technical expertise in medical devices, software, biotech, and electronics — overlapping Hulsey's deep-tech verticals. Same IP-focused business model, larger geographic footprint.
• Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner: Premier IP boutique law firm specializing in patent prosecution, trademark, copyright, and IP litigation with deep technical expertise across similar verticals (software, biotech, electronics). Directly comparable to Hulsey PC in business model and core service mix, but operates at much larger national scale.
• Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox: Washington D.C.-based IP boutique specializing in patent prosecution, post-grant proceedings, and IP litigation with strong technical bench across biotech, software, and electronics. Comparable specialty IP firm with similar service mix.
• Chalker Flores, LLP: Texas-based IP boutique law firm offering patent prosecution, trademark, and IP litigation services with technical expertise across electronics, software, and mechanical arts. Comparable small IP boutique model serving Southern U.S. markets.
• Meunier Carlin & Curfman: Atlanta-based IP boutique specializing in patent prosecution, IP litigation, and trademark services for technology and life sciences clients. Closely comparable boutique IP firm model to Hulsey PC with similar size and technical specialization.

Broad incumbents

• Fish & Richardson: One of the largest IP-focused law firms in the U.S., providing patent prosecution, IP litigation, and trademark services across all major technical fields. Represents the broader incumbent that Hulsey PC competes against for complex and high-value IP mandates.
• Polsinelli: National full-service law firm with significant IP practice including patent prosecution and trademark services, with notable presence in the South Central U.S. (including Texas). Overlaps Hulsey's geographic and service footprint but at broader scale.
• Foley & Lardner: Full-service national law firm with a strong intellectual property practice group spanning patent prosecution, IP litigation, trademarks, and licensing. Overlaps Hulsey's service portfolio but offers a much broader range of practice areas and offices.

Regional players

• Jackson Walker: Texas-based full-service law firm with IP practice capabilities including patent and trademark prosecution, primarily serving Texas-based clients. Comparable regional scale and Texas-headquartered presence, though broader practice scope than Hulsey PC.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hulsey-p-c

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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