Robert Hugh Johnston III

Robert "Bob" Johnston is a founding partner and Managing Member of Johnston IP, where he has been acknowledged as a D Magazine Best Lawyer for multiple years. He is dedicated to assisting entrepreneurs and companies in creating value through trademarks, patents, and intellectual property. Bob handles the preparation and prosecution of trademark and patent applications with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). With extensive experience, he supports a diverse range of clients across the entire spectrum of intellectual property.

Bob has served as an attorney at large, multinational law firms and was the chief intellectual property counsel for a technology startup that achieved a market capitalization exceeding a billion dollars. He established Johnston IP Law and serves clients nationwide across various industries, including medical devices, oil and gas, software, hospitality, retail, aircraft, and energy. Bob holds degrees in engineering, law, and business.

In addition to his legal practice, Bob has chaired the Dallas Bar Association’s Intellectual Property Section.