Serene Zidan

Serene Zidan

ASSOCIATE

Intellectual Property • Litigation • Trademarks • Copyrights • Trademark Infringement • Copyright Infringement • Trade Secret Misappropriation • Oppositions and Cancellations • Domain Name Disputes • Aviation

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. 

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

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