Julie Polansky Bell
Gunn, Lee & Cave P.C.
Rayyan Maqbool
Practice Licenses
- United States Patent and Trademark Office, 2022–present
- State of Texas, 2019–present
Courts Admitted
- Supreme Court of Texas
- United States District Court, Western District of Texas
- United States District Court, Southern District of Texas
- United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Education
- Doctorate of Jurisprudence, St. Mary's University School of Law
- Masters in Health Administration, University of the Incarnate Word
- Bachelor of Science in Biology, University of Texas at San Antonio
Publications and presentations
- Accidental Franchises: When a Trademark License Turns Into a Franchise, State Bar of Texas, Advanced Intellectual Property Law 2026
- Moderator, I Wish I Knew What I Know Now: Advice from Two Former IP Litigators Turned Magistrate Judges, State Bar of Texas, 2025 Annual Meeting: Intellectual Property Law Section
- Circuit Split: The Discovery Rule in Copyright Cases, State Bar of Texas, Intellectual Property Litigation 2024
- Answers to Frequently Asked IP Questions, 2024 Annual Retreat for the Bexar County Women's Bar Association
- Municipal Annexation Reform in Texas: How a Victory for Property Rights Jeopardizes the State's Financial Health, 50 St. Mary L.J. 711 (2019)
Professional Activities and Associations
- State Bar of Texas Intellectual Property Law Section, Counsel Member 2024-2027
- Federal Bar Association, San Antonio Division, Secretary 2025
- San Antonio Young Lawyers Association, Member
- Bexar County Women’s Bar Association, Member
- BCWB Foundation LEAD Academy, Class of 2025
Rayyan Maqbool is an associate with Gunn, Lee & Cave P.C., where she assists clients in all aspects of intellectual property law. Her practice focuses on trademark prosecution, enforcement, and strategic counseling. Ms. Maqbool has experience handling matters involving trademark infringement, unfair competition, and related disputes, and regularly advises clients on brand protection, clearance, and risk management.
In addition to enforcement and dispute-related work, Ms. Maqbool prepares and prosecutes trademark and copyright applications and advises clients on the development and management of intellectual property portfolios. Her work emphasizes the intersection of legal strategy and consumer perception, helping clients build and protect distinctive brands in competitive markets.
Ms. Maqbool earned her J.D. from Tulane University Law School, where she pursued a Sports Law Certificate and certificates in Arbitration and Mediation. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame, where she majored in psychology as a full-tuition merit scholar.
Outside of her practice, Ms. Maqbool enjoys photography, drawing, and exploring new cities.