Michael Rodriguez is an Associate at Munck Carter, and is a member of the Firm's Intellectual Property section concentrating his practice in all areas of intellectual property with an emphasis on patent and trademark preparation and prosecution. 

Mr. Rodriguez' practice includes domestic and international patent procurement and enforcement; analysis of infringement and invalidity in support of litigation; and counseling clients regarding copyright and trademark enforcement and compliance.  Mr. Rodriguez has represented businesses in the construction, electronics, retail, restaurant, telecommunications, pet-care, manufacturing, and the utilities industries.

Mr. Rodriguez has experience prosecuting and defending reexaminations in a variety of technical areas including power electronic devices, computer software and semiconductor devices.

Prior to joining Munck Carter, Mr. Rodriguez was an associate at a prominent Dallas-based Intellectual Property boutique.  Prior to entering law school, Mr. Rodriguez was employed with TXU as a Senior Engineer. 

Mr. Rodriguez is an Officer in the U.S. Navy Reserves and has received numerous commendations, including for his actions during active duty in Iraq from July 2005 to April 2006.