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Mark is an intellectual property lawyer with extensive experience in patent litigation, patent prosecution, patent licensing, and due diligence and opinion work.  He counsels individuals and entities of all sizes, including start-ups, universities, and public companies.. He has experience in dealing with medical devices, computer hardware and software, telecommunications equipment, imaging technologies, robotics, outdoor power equipment, biosensors, and motors and generators.

I have a broad and extensive experience in litigation. My practice includes the representation of companies, partnerships, and individuals in resolving complex commercial, patent, trade secret, antitrust, and securities disputes. My practice includes the representation of both plaintiffs and defendants.. I am a board-certified in Civil Trial Law and Personal Injury Trial Law. I speak frequently at seminars on trial strategy and advocacy. I've been a member of the District 9A Grievance Council, the American Inns of Court, and the Texas Pattern Jury Charge Committee.. My practice includes trial and appellate matters in state and federal courts throughout Texas. In addition, I'm often asked to advise businesses and individuals in dealing with existing or potential disputes.. I have been recognized for skill and integrity, receiving the highest rating from his peers. My colleagues have given me an AV® Preeminent (5.0) rating in the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, the highest rating for competence and ethics. I was selected as Lawyer of the Year in Austin, TX for Securities Litigation by The Best Lawyers in America©. I also was selected for inclusion in Texas Super Lawyers® in 2003-2004 and in The Best Lawyers in America© in 2014-2017. I was was honored by Texas Lawyer magazine for obtaining a Top Texas Verdict in 2011.

I believe in treating my clients as intelligent equals in a joint venture to solve their problems and improve their lives.  This means telling you what you need to know, not what I think you want to hear.  It also means explaining law and procedure to you without talking down to you.. I believe in providing more value to my clients than they expect or request.  This starts with being accessible and responsive to client needs.  It goes beyond diligent preparation and prompt delivery of services. It is the result of taking a real human interest in my clients.. I believe the best lawyers genuinely delight in solving their clients problems and in helping their clients achieve their goals.. I grew up in Houston and obtained my undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University, where I majored in political science.  I graduated with honors from the Valparaiso University School of Law in 1999.  While in law school, I was privileged to clerk at Harper & Rogers, P.C., a premier criminal defense firm in Northwest Indiana.  I settled in Austin after law school and worked for a small firm for two years before launching my own practice at the end of 2001.. I am board certified as a specialist in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.. Since 1999, I’ve maintained membership in the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, and the Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association.  I am also a member of the Austin and Williamson County Bar Associations.. In addition to my law license, which allows me to practice in all state courts in Texas, I am also admitted to practice in the Federal Courts in the Western District of Texas, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court.

Experienced Patents attorney serving clients in Austin and surrounding areas.

Experienced Patents attorney serving clients in Austin and surrounding areas.

Experienced Patents attorney serving clients in Austin and surrounding areas.

Experienced Patents attorney serving clients in Austin and surrounding areas.

Experienced Patents attorney serving clients in Austin and surrounding areas.

Experienced Patents attorney serving clients in Austin and surrounding areas.

Experienced Patents attorney serving clients in Austin and surrounding areas.

Experienced Patents attorney serving clients in Austin and surrounding areas.

Experienced Patents attorney serving clients in Austin and surrounding areas.

Experienced Patents attorney serving clients in Austin and surrounding areas.

Experienced Patents attorney serving clients in Austin and surrounding areas.

Experienced Patents attorney serving clients in Austin and surrounding areas.

Experienced Patents attorney serving clients in Austin and surrounding areas.

Experienced Patents attorney serving clients in Austin and surrounding areas.

Experienced Patents attorney serving clients in Austin and surrounding areas.

Experienced Patents attorney serving clients in Austin and surrounding areas.

Experienced Patents attorney serving clients in Austin and surrounding areas.

Experienced Patents attorney serving clients in Austin and surrounding areas.

Experienced Patents attorney serving clients in Austin and surrounding areas.

Experienced Patents attorney serving clients in Austin and surrounding areas.

Experienced Patents attorney serving clients in Austin and surrounding areas.

Experienced Patents attorney serving clients in Austin and surrounding areas.