Abbi W. Harris

Waco Intellectual Property Lawyer Experienced in Trademarks, Copyrights, and More

Abbi’s practice is focused primarily on intellectual property and business law. Abbi’s intellectual property practice includes state and federal trademark registration, Trademark Trial & Appeal Board (TTAB) proceedings, copyright registration, intellectual property licensing and sale agreements, legal counsel related to trade secret protection, and intellectual property disputes involving the following:

• Trademark infringement
• Copyright infringement
• Patent infringement
• Right of publicity claims
• Trade secret misappropriation
• Intellectual property rights of contractors and employees

Abbi provides a variety of business legal and business transactional services, such as contract drafting and review, business entity formation, operating agreements, bylaws for corporations (including churches and other non-profit organizations), business acquisition and sale agreements, business divorce representation, franchise disclosure documents (FDDs), Texas franchise filings, employment law counsel, registered agent services, and more. She provides legal counsel to startups, small businesses, online businesses, social media-based businesses, influencers, churches, and non-profit organizations.

Abbi has successfully represented businesses and intellectual property owners in state court proceedings, federal courts, mediation, and settlement negotiations involving a wide variety of business and intellectual property disputes.

Compassionate Elder Law Advocacy in Texas

Abbi Harris also helps Texas seniors navigate the complex legal landscape of aging. As an elder law attorney focusing on Medicaid planning, nursing home transitions, and creating personalized estate plans, Abbi guides families through the intricate application process, helping seniors qualify for nursing home Medicaid while preserving their hard-earned assets. Her elder law, Medicaid, and estate-planning services include the following:

• Wills and trusts tailored to Texas law
• Powers of attorney and advance directives
• Guardianship alternatives and planning
• Special needs trusts and planning
• Medicaid asset protection strategies
• Managing the Medicaid application process for seniors seeking coverage for long-term care