
Serene Zidan
ASSOCIATE
Intellectual Property • Litigation • Trademarks • Copyrights • Trademark Infringement • Copyright Infringement • Trade Secret Misappropriation • Oppositions and Cancellations • Domain Name Disputes • Aviation
Biography
Serene Zidan is an intellectual property attorney who represents individuals and businesses in patent and trademark prosecution. Her practice focuses on drafting and prosecuting domestic and foreign patent applications, assisting with intellectual property portfolio management, analyzing patentability and clearance issues, and conducting due diligence investigations. She also supports the firm’s litigation practice.
With a background in biology and chemistry, Serene brings a strong technical foundation to her practice. Her patent experience spans a broad range of technologies, including mechanical and electromechanical devices, mining equipment and related processes, thermoelectric devices, consumer products, and computer-related innovations.
Career Details
Admitted to Practice
State Bar of California (2024)
State Bar of Texas (Pending)
Professional Associations
The Honorable Barbara M.G. Lynn American Inn of Court, Pupil 2023-2024
Tsai Center for Law, Science and Innovation at SMU Dedman School of Law
Tsai Scholar and Research Assistant
SMU Law Review Association
Corporate Counsel Symposium Editor
Staff Editor
Clark Hill Law
Summer Associate
Education
Education
J.D., cum laude, SMU Dedman School of Law, 2024
SMU Law Review Association, Corporate Counsel Symposium Editor
B.S., Chemistry, Southern Methodist University, 2019
B.A., Biological Sciences, Southern Methodist University, 2019
Honors & Awards
Best Brief Nominee – Jackson Walker Moot Court Competition
Languages
French – Professional working proficiency