Jake LaCombe is a leading patent and intellectual property partner at Munck Wilson Mandala, recognized for his expertise in developing and managing patent portfolios for a diverse range of clients, from innovative startups to Fortune 500 companies. With a focus on cutting-edge technologies such as 5G and artificial intelligence, Jake guides clients through the complexities of intellectual property in both domestic and global markets.

In addition to his portfolio management work, Jake plays a crucial role in the litigation side of the firm’s practice. He has been instrumental in securing ten-figure jury verdicts for MWM clients in high-stakes trade secret and patent infringement cases. His nuanced understanding of patent enforcement and defense allows him to provide comprehensive strategies tailored to each client’s unique needs.
 
Jake’s commitment to protecting and maximizing the value of intellectual property ensures that his clients remain competitive in an ever-evolving technological landscape.

Jake’s commitment to protecting and maximizing the value of intellectual property ensures that his clients remain competitive in an ever-evolving technological landscape.

Jake graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington.  He received his J.D. from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law. Before joining Munck Wilson Mandala, Jake prepared and prosecuted patent applications at a boutique intellectual property law firm in Dallas.

  • Represented numerous technology clients to successfully obtain domestic and international patent protection for inventions in various technical areas
  • Performed due diligence research and review for sellers, purchasers, licensors, and licensees for various high-value intellectual property transactions
  • Represented video creation company in assertion of patent infringement claims in the Northern District of Texas and defended reexamination proceeding with the United States Patent and Trademark Office
  • Represented monitoring device company in successful assertion of patent infringement claim in the Northern District of Texas
  • Counseled start-up media company on the growth and enforcement of their patent portfolio

  • Perfecting Patent Portfolio Management in the 21st century,
    Inside Counsel Magazine, April 8, 2014

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Nine Munck Wilson Mandala Attorneys Selected as Texas Rising Stars

Dilbeck and Howison are newly honored this year as Texas Rising Stars and Lopano and Strauss are recognized among the prestigious Up and Coming 50: 2022 Women in Texas Rising Stars.  Lopano was also listed among the Up and Coming 100: 2022 Texas Rising Stars.  The MWM attorneys were selected in the categories of intellectual

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Nine Munck Wilson Mandala Attorneys Selected as Texas Rising Stars

Arvesen, Harden, and Plagens are newly honored this year as Texas Rising Stars and Lopano was recognized among the prestigious Up and Coming 50: 2021 Women in Texas Rising Stars.  The MWM attorneys were selected in the categories of intellectual property, business/corporate law, business litigation, employment litigation, and intellectual property litigation. Published by Thomson Reuters,

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How to Choose a Patent Attorney

Drafting a patent requires understanding the technology to be protected. A patent for an invention within a technical field is safest in the hands of an attorney with educational and work experience within the same industry. A patent attorney who understands the complexities of your invention can write thorough patents that outline the precise details

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Seven Munck Wilson Mandala Attorneys Selected as Texas Rising Stars

Seven Munck Wilson Mandala attorneys have been recognized as Texas Rising Stars for 2020.  The attorneys were selected in the categories of intellectual property, business/corporate law, business litigation, employment litigation, and intellectual property litigation. Published by Thomson Reuters, the Texas Rising Stars listing recognizes the top young lawyers in the state based on a multiphase

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Seven Munck Wilson Mandala Attorneys Selected as Texas Rising Stars

Published by Thomson Reuters, the Texas Rising Stars listing recognizes the top young lawyers in the state based on a multiphase process that includes nominations, an independent research evaluation of candidates and peer reviews by practice area. Three of the recognized Rising Stars, Sarah Lopano, Lauren Mitchell and Jordan Strauss, will be included in the

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Seven Munck Wilson Mandala Attorneys Selected as Texas Rising Stars

This year, two additional lists will be published: Top 100 Up-and-Coming Texas Rising Stars and Top 50 Up-and-Coming Women Texas Rising Stars.  Munck Wilson is proud to have three attorneys listed among the Top 100 Up-and-Coming Texas Rising Stars: Kelly Chen, Wallace Dunwoody and Jessica Spaniol.  Chen and Spaniol are also listed among the Top

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29 Munck Wilson Mandala Lawyers Named to 2025 Best Lawyers List

Lawyers on The Best Lawyers in America list are divided by geographic region and practice areas. They are reviewed by their peers based on professional expertise and undergo an authentication process to make sure they are in current practice and in good standing.  MWM is proud to have lawyers listed in Austin, Dallas, Houston, and

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Texas Wesleyan University School of Law, JD, 2009

University of Texas at Arlington, BS, 2005

Electrical Engineering

cum laude

  • State Bar of Texas
  • Dallas Bar Association
    Intellectual Property Section
  • American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA)
  • Registered U.S. Patent Attorney
  • Dallas Entrepreneur Center (DEC),
    Mentor
  • The Werx in McKinney
    Mentor

  • Best Lawyers in America
    2025
  • IP Stars Rising Star, Managing Intellectual Property Magazine, Patent Star
    2022-2024
  • IAM Patent 1000 Recommended Professionals
    2024
  • Texas Rising Stars, Thomson Reuters
    2017-2023
  • Up and Coming 100: Texas Rising Stars
    Thomson Reuters
    2023

Texas, 2009

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas