Texas

Patent attorneys in Texas

Texas hosts 4,046 active patent practitioners registered with the USPTO Office of Enrollment and Discipline. Patent attorneys and patent agents can both prepare and file patent applications, but only patent attorneys can also offer legal advice on prosecution strategy, freedom-to-operate analyses, and infringement opinions in Texas. Practitioners are concentrated across 20 cities, with the largest clusters in the metros listed below. Notable firms with multiple registered practitioners in the state include Edmonds & Cmaidalka, Walker & Eisenbraun LLC, and Holland & Knight LLP.

Top cities in Texas

Houston1195 Dallas735 Austin730 Plano169 San Antonio113 Fort Worth70 Sugar Land56 Richardson47 Irving43 The Woodlands41 Spring40 Frisco31 Georgetown23 Cedar Park22 Arlington21 McKinney21 Allen21 Cypress20 Katy20 Waco20

All practitioners in Texas

DaLesia Boyd

Reg. 65561

Patent attorney

Edmonds & Cmaidalka

Houston, TX · 77058

281-480-2700

Steven S Boyd

Reg. 42353

Patent attorney

Walker & Eisenbraun LLC

Houston, TX · 77007

713-904-1940

Anna E. Boyer

Reg. 79623

Patent attorney

Holland & Knight LLP

Houston, TX · 77002

713-951-5898

Howard R Boyle

Reg. 29617

Patent attorney

International IP Legal Group, PLLC

Houston, TX · 77069

832-375-0200

James P Bradley

Reg. 27537

Patent attorney

Sidley Austin LLP

Dallas, TX · 75201

214-981-3306

James E Bradley

Reg. 27536

Patent attorney

Bracewell & Giuliani, LLP

Houston, TX · 77002

713-221-3301

Arthur Brady· III

Reg. 42356

Patent attorney

RPS Environmental Solutions

Dallas, TX · 75234

972-247-1556

Wade J Brady· III

Reg. 32080

Patent attorney

Plano, TX · 75024

972-618-4837

Airon Bram

Reg. 71423

Patent agent

Austin, TX · 78759

617-678-4380

Anna E Brandl

Reg. 58568

Patent attorney

Kelly Hart & Hallman, LLP

Midland, TX · 79701

432-688-0439

Todd Y Brandt

Reg. 50122

Patent attorney

Spangler Law Firm PC

Houston, TX · 77025

713-927-1999

Jahnathan L. Braquet

Reg. 79261

Patent attorney

League City, TX · 77573

281-606-5593

William A Braxdale

Reg. 64276

Patent attorney

Moore IP Law

Austin, TX · 78750

469-480-2567

Bobby W. Braxton

Reg. 57544

Patent agent

Lubbock, TX · 79410

806-978-7454

Scott W Breedlove

Reg. 46577

Patent attorney

Vinson & Elkins L.L.P.

Dallas, TX · 75201

214-220-7700 X7993

Michelle A. Bresler

Reg. 72294

Patent attorney

Baker Botts LLP

Dallas, TX · 75201

214-953-6746

Michael P Breston

Reg. 20063

Patent attorney

Houston, TX · 77024

713-973-0376

Michelle Lynn Brewer

Reg. 48802

Patent agent

Redfile, LLC

Houston, TX · 77056

Kelly C. Brewerton

Reg. 66212

Patent attorney

Schlumberger Technology Corporation

Sugar Land, TX · 77478

281-285-1441

Lloyd W Bridges

Reg. 51498

Patent agent

Blue Sky Electronics

Houston, TX · 77009

281-630-2845

William R Briggs

Reg. 53925

Patent agent

Smithville, TX · 78957

512-360-5311

Mark K Brightwell

Reg. 47446

Patent agent

Kowert, Hood, Munyon, Rankin & Goetzel, P.C.

Austin, TX · 78746

512-853-8823

Charles A Brill

Reg. 37786

Patent attorney

Texas Instruments Incorporated

Dallas, TX · 75265

214-479-1158

Michael R. Brininger

Reg. 78617

Patent agent

Blank Rome LLP

Houston, TX · 77002

713-632-8675

Tomas E. Briones

Reg. 70123

Patent attorney

Humble, TX · 77396

281-454-7010

John M Briski

Reg. 44562

Patent attorney

Nokia, Inc.

Irving, TX · 75039

469-826-6132

Craig J Bristol

Reg. 40245

Patent attorney

Cognizant Technology Solutions

Irving, TX · 75039

650-529-5401

Matthew C Broaddus

Reg. 65713

Patent attorney

Shook, Hardy & Bacon, L.L.P.

Houston, TX · 77002-2926

713-227-8008

Anne E Brookes

Reg. 33066

Patent attorney

Houston, TX · 77077

281-531-5067

Walter R Brookhart

Reg. 29518

Patent attorney

Law Office of Walter R. Brookhart

Houston, TX · 77024-5122

713-465-0329

Common questions

Do I need a patent attorney based in Texas?

No. Every USPTO-registered patent practitioner is licensed to file applications on behalf of inventors in any state, regardless of where the practitioner's office is. Choosing a Texas-based practitioner can simplify in-person inventor signings, local meetings, and same-time-zone calls, but it is not a legal requirement.

How many patent attorneys are licensed in Texas?

4,046 active USPTO-registered patent practitioners list a Texas office address on the OEDCI roster. This includes both patent attorneys (who can also offer legal advice) and patent agents (who can prepare and file patents but not offer broader legal advice).

What is the difference between a patent attorney and a patent agent?

Both pass the USPTO Patent Bar and can prepare, file, and prosecute patent applications. Only patent attorneys also hold a state bar license, meaning they can additionally offer legal advice on infringement, licensing, and litigation strategy. Patent agents tend to charge less per hour and are common at large in-house IP departments.