About John Karl

John Karl Buche is a registered patent attorney with over two decades of experience in civil litigation and intellectual property law. He is admitted to practice in California, Texas, and before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. As a shareholder at Buche & Associates, P.C., he provides counsel in matters involving patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.

Mr. Buche earned his Juris Doctor from South Texas College of Law in 1999 and holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Southwestern University, obtained in 1996. His academic background supports his proficiency in handling complex intellectual property cases across various industries.

His practice areas encompass patent appeals, patent litigation, patent prosecution, trademark litigation, trademark registration, business contracts, business dissolution, business finance, business formation, business litigation, franchising, mergers & acquisitions, partnership and shareholder disputes, as well as personal injury cases including animal and dog bites, brain injuries, car accidents, construction accidents, motorcycle accidents, premises liability, truck accidents, and wrongful death.

Throughout his career, Mr. Buche has litigated numerous intellectual property matters in state and federal courts nationwide, including jury trials, bench trials, arbitrations, and proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board and the Patent Trial & Appeal Board. His experience extends to personal injury cases, reflecting his versatility as a trial attorney.

Mr. Buche is an active member of the State Bar of California and the State Bar of Texas. He is also admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, the 5th and 9th Circuit Courts of Appeals, and various U.S. District Courts across Texas and California. His firm, Buche & Associates, P.C., is located at 901 S MoPac Expy, Ste. 300, Austin, TX 78746-5883, with contact information available on their website.

Education

South Texas College of Law

Law Degree (1999) | Law

1996

Southwestern University

B.S. (1996) | Biology

1992

Languages

English (Spoken)

Experience

Shareholder

Buche & Associates, P.C.

Accepted Jurisdictions

California
Texas
United States Patent & Trademark Office

Court Admissions

United States Supreme Court U.S. Supreme Court
Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit U.S. Circuit Court
5th Circuit Court of Appeals U.S. Circuit Court
9th Circuit Court of Appeals U.S. Circuit Court
Texas Northern District Court U.S. District Court
Texas Southern District Court U.S. District Court
Texas Eastern District Court U.S. District Court
Texas Western District Court U.S. District Court
California Southern District Court U.S. District Court
California Central District Court U.S. District Court
California Eastern District Court U.S. District Court
California Northern District Court U.S. District Court
State Bar of Texas State Supreme Court · Admitted 1999
United States Patent and Trademark Office Admitted 2000
State Bar of California State Supreme Court · Admitted 2005

Types of Cases Handled

contract disputes financial fraud personal injuries patents trademarks copyrights trade secrets unfair competition covenants not to compete

Legal Services Scope

Hearings Appeals Litigation Negotiations Trials

Office Locations

Main Office

 875 Prospect St Suite 305 San Diego CA 92037