Raman N. Dewan
Practice Areas
Experience
- Copyrights
- Franchising
- Intellectual Property Audits
- Patent Prosecution
- Post-Grant Patent Office Proceedings
- Technology
- Technology Licensing & Transactions
- Trademarks
Biography
Raman (pronounced Raymun) is a registered patent attorney and concentrates his practice in the areas of complex licensing, intellectual property counseling and monetization, and trademark prosecution. He has been practicing law for over 30 years and was the past head of the firm’s IP practice group. Raman has extensive experience in drafting and negotiating development, distribution, license, and related intellectual property agreements (including ERP licenses) from both the licensor and licensee perspectives, as well as counseling clients on strategies for acquiring, building, and monetizing their IP portfolios. Raman’s focus is using practical measures to help his clients protect and grow their intellectual property assets and their businesses. Prior to attending law school, Raman was a Captain in the United States Air Force.
Education
B.S., magna cum laude, University of Mississippi
M.S., summa cum laude, Trinity University
J.D., cum laude, Harvard Law School
Bar Admissions
Texas
Court Admissions
United States Patent and Trademark Office
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas
- Evaluating intellectual property assets in the context of mergers, acquisitions, and investments
- Developing and overseeing monetization and licensing programs
- Preparing and negotiating IP agreements (with a particular emphasis in software)
- Providing counsel regarding open-source software license agreements
- Preparing and prosecuting patent and trademark applications before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
- Telling his three boys what they did wrong
- Listening to his wife tell him what he did wrong
- The Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.), 2014-2026
- Patent Law, 2014-2026
- Trademark Law, 2022-2026
- Creative Action, Former Board Member, 2007-2018
âThe Best Lawyers in Americaâ Features 350 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2026 Edition, Including 10 âLawyers of the Yearâ and 106 âOnes to Watchâ
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Attorney News • August 21, 2025
Jackson Walker Shortlisted for Managing IPâs Firm of the Year Awards for Patent and Trademark Disputes
Jackson Walker is honored to be shortlisted for the 2025 Managing IP Awards in the U.S. Regional Categories, including âFirm of the Yearâ for Patent and Trademark Disputes in the South!
Spotlight • March 24, 2025
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The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 306 Jackson Walker attorneys across 81 specialty practice areas in its 2025 edition, including 9 Lawyers of the Year and 75 Ones to Watch. In this yearâs guide, Jackson Walker saw the largest number of attorneys in the areas of Commercial Litigation (75 attorneys) and Real Estate Law (55 attorneys) and the addition of 27 attorneys as Best Lawyers.
Attorney News • August 15, 2024
‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Honors 287 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2024 Edition, Including 12 “Lawyers of the Year” and 80 “Ones to Watch”
The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 287 Jackson Walker attorneys across 5 offices and 82 specialty practice areas in its 2024 edition, including 12 Lawyers of the Year and 80 Ones to Watch. In this yearâs guide, Jackson Walker saw the largest number of attorneys in the areas of Commercial Litigation (66 attorneys) and Real Estate Law (60 attorneys) and the addition of 35 attorneys as Best Lawyers.
Attorney News • August 17, 2023
Dan Smith Joins Jackson Walker’s Intellectual Property Practice
Dan Smith joins Jackson Walker’s Dallas office as a partner in the Intellectual Property practice. He focuses on post-grant proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), such as inter partes reviews, and has successfully represented clients in more than 130 PTAB trials to date.
Attorney News • July 6, 2023
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The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 214 Jackson Walker attorneys across 6 offices and 79 specialty practice areas in its 2023 edition, including 11 Lawyers of the Year and 41 Ones to Watch. Best Lawyers listings are based on an exhaustive peer review survey of thousands of attorneys who vote on the legal abilities of others in their practice areas.
Attorney News • August 18, 2022
‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Honors 178 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2022 Edition, Including 8 “Lawyers of the Year” and 31 “Ones to Watch”
The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 178 Jackson Walker attorneys across 6 offices and 67 specialty practice areas in its 2022 edition, including 8 Lawyers of the Year and 31 Ones to Watch. Best Lawyers listings are based on an exhaustive peer review survey of thousands of attorneys who vote on the legal abilities of others in their practice areas.
Attorney News • August 19, 2021
Jackson Walker Expands Intellectual Property Litigation Practice With Addition of Arthur Gollwitzer
Jackson Walker is pleased to announce the addition of Arthur Gollwitzer as a partner in the Austin office. Combining his experience gained as a federal prosecutor with 25 years in private practice, Arthur focuses on intellectual property litigation and also is highly experienced in criminal matters and internal investigations.
Attorney News • June 30, 2021
âThe Best Lawyers in Americaâ Honors 164 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2021 Edition, Including 9 âLawyers of the Yearâ and 25 “Ones to Watch”
Jackson Walker congratulates the 164 attorneys who were selected by their peers as Best Lawyers, including 9 Lawyers of the Year and 25 Ones to Watch, across 6 offices and 66 specialty practice areas.
Attorney News • August 20, 2020
Best Lawyers in America Recognizes 98 Jackson Walker Attorneys
Best Lawyers listings are based on an exhaustive peer review survey of thousands of attorneys who vote on the legal abilities of others in their practice areas. For over three decades, recognition in Best Lawyers has been regarded by both clients and legal professionals as a significant honor, since an attorney cannot pay to be listed.
Attorney News • August 16, 2018
Best Lawyers in America Recognizes 94 Jackson Walker Attorneys
The Best Lawyers in America, a widely regarded guide to legal excellence, has recognized 94 Jackson Walker attorneys in its 2018 edition. Best Lawyers listings are based on an exhaustive peer review survey of thousands of attorneys who vote on the legal abilities of others in their practice areas.
Attorney News • August 15, 2017
Jackson Walker Lands Six IP Litigators in Houston
Jackson Walker has expanded its intellectual property litigation practice capabilities with the addition of six partners. Danny Williams, Brian Buss, Chris Cravey, Drew Kim, Leisa Peschel, and David Wooten bring considerable experience in intellectual property litigation, including patent litigation, copyright litigation, and trade secret litigation.
Attorney News • March 1, 2017
Practice Experience
- Evaluating intellectual property assets in the context of mergers, acquisitions, and investments
- Developing and overseeing monetization and licensing programs
- Preparing and negotiating IP agreements (with a particular emphasis in software)
- Providing counsel regarding open-source software license agreements
- Preparing and prosecuting patent and trademark applications before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
- Telling his three boys what they did wrong
- Listening to his wife tell him what he did wrong
Recognition & Accolades
- The Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.), 2014-2026
- Patent Law, 2014-2026
- Trademark Law, 2022-2026
Community Involvement
- Creative Action, Former Board Member, 2007-2018