Duggins Wren Mann & Romero

As of January 1, 2026, the attorneys of Duggins Wren Mann & Romero, LLP (DWMR) joined the national law firm Balch & Bingham, becoming part of its Austin, Texas office. Prior to this merger, DWMR was a Texas-based firm primarily recognized for its leadership in the energy sector and its work in administrative, regulatory, and environmental law. The firm was not ranked by Chambers or AmLaw as a leading patent litigation practice, and its intellectual property work was a smaller component of its broader litigation and technology law offerings.

The firm's patent litigation experience, as tracked, consists of a single appearance as local counsel on the plaintiff's side. This limited data suggests the firm did not have a dedicated practice focused on representing either plaintiffs or defendants in patent disputes but could serve in a supporting role for other firms. The firm's legacy website and professional descriptions focused on its core strengths in energy and regulatory matters, with intellectual property mentioned as part of a wider range of services for technology clients.

DWMR's most prominent tracked patent case was its role as local counsel for the plaintiff in AlmondNet, Inc. et al. v. Amazon.com, Inc. in the Western District of Texas. This case involved patents related to targeted digital advertising technology. The litigation was notable, resulting in a significant jury verdict in favor of the plaintiff, AlmondNet, in mid-2024. The lead counsel role in that matter was held by another firm.

There is no publicly available information to suggest that Duggins Wren Mann & Romero had a significant appellate practice at the Federal Circuit or a notable practice filing or defending inter partes review (IPR) petitions before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). S. Taylor White is the only attorney listed in connection with the firm's single tracked patent case. The attorneys and practice groups of DWMR are now integrated into Balch & Bingham, a full-service firm with a broader intellectual property group that handles trademark, copyright, and patent matters.