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We offer a full spectrum of legal counsel, in both the traditional IP landscape and the evolving realm of AI and emerging technologies, ensuring businesses are protected and positioned for success.

Carstens Allen Gourley is an award-winning technology and IP law firm with offices in Dallas & Denver. We help companies with patent, trademark, copyright, trade secrets, and intellectual property (IP) strategies. We now offer a broad range of fractional general counsel services to companies without in-house counsel.

You Cannot Trademark a Vibe - But You Can Protect Your Voice

How Matthew McConaughey is redefining trademark protection in the age of AI Besides being an iconic actor, Matthew McConaughey has one of the most distinguishable voices in Hollywood. His smooth, chill, Southern-laced delivery creates instant recognition the moment you hear his voice. Whether on film, in an audiobook, or (my personal favorite) his Calm app […]

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February 24, 2026 by Lauren Deal

Are New Medical Procedures Patentable?

One of our managing partners, David Carstens, was published in Today’s Medical Developments magazine this month. His article, “Are new medical procedures patentable?“ explores the international differences and ethical implications surrounding the patentability of medical procedures. In the piece, Carstens explains that while the United States allows patents on novel and non-obvious medical procedures, including surgical, […]

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July 30, 2025 by David W. Carstens