Harry L. "Gil" Gillam, Jr.

Professional Summary: Harry L. "Gil" Gillam, Jr.

As of May 7, 2026

Harry L. "Gil" Gillam, Jr. is a partner at Gillam & Smith, L.L.P., in Marshall, Texas, where he has built a reputation as a seasoned trial lawyer with a focus on intellectual property litigation. His practice is deeply rooted in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, where he is frequently retained by national law firms and corporate clients for his extensive courtroom experience and knowledge of local practice. The firm's patent litigation practice covers a broad range of technologies, including software, network communications, data transmission, and medical devices.

Consistent with the provided case list, Mr. Gillam primarily serves as local counsel for plaintiffs in patent infringement actions. In Fast IP, LLC et al. v. Skechers U.S.A., Inc., he represents the owner of patents on "hands-free" slip-in shoe technology in a suit filed in July 2025. He also acted as local counsel for the plaintiff in Disintermedation Services Inc. v. Dell Inc., et al., which, based on public patent assignments, likely involved technology related to real-time electronic communication systems. While his firm represents both plaintiffs and defendants, his role in these tracked cases has been exclusively for patent holders.

Mr. Gillam is a long-standing member of the Texas bar, having earned his law degree from Baylor University School of Law in 1980. He is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and has been consistently recognized by Super Lawyers for his work in intellectual property litigation. Publicly available sources do not indicate a significant practice before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB).