Technology-focused law firm Munck Wilson Mandala has hired video gaming trademark lawyer D. Wade Cloud Jr., who practiced for more than three decades at Hiersche, Hayward, Drakeley & Urbach of Addison.

Cloud, who joined the firm as a partner in Dallas on May 8, has done trademark work for video gaming clients since 1992. He also does trademark prosecution and enforcement along with  licensing and copyright matters for companies in the automotive parts, food, and software development and distribution industries.