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 Haynes and Boone, LLP, Schwegman, Lundberg, Woessner, P.A., and Discovery Alliance LLC.

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

Henry R Lydick

Reg. 46887

Patent attorney

Austin, TX · 78746

512-327-3884

Kelly Gehrke Lyle

Reg. 62332

Patent attorney

Haynes and Boone, LLP

Dallas, TX · 75219-7673

512-867-8528

Michael Lloyd Lynch

Reg. 30871

Patent attorney

Schwegman, Lundberg, Woessner, P.A.

Austin, TX · 78759

512-628-9320

John M Lynn

Reg. 33193

Patent attorney

Discovery Alliance LLC

Austin, TX · 78746

512-306-8661

Willis Ma

Reg. 62626

Patent agent

Sugar Land, TX · 77478

832-452-5949

Shalong Maa

Reg. 49006

Patent agent

SMA-II

Arlington, TX · 76012

214-604-7099

Gregory L Maag

Reg. 32363

Patent attorney

Conley Rose and Tayon PC

Houston, TX · 77002

713-238-8000

Roderick William MacDonald

Reg. 22714

Patent attorney

Richardson, TX · 75080

972-235-6463

Gary M Machetta

Reg. 53251

Patent attorney

KELLOGG BROWN & ROOT LLC

Houston, TX · 77002

713-753-8661

Colby M. Macias

Reg. 76516

Patent attorney

San Antonio, TX · 78250

210-204-8806

Natalie M Macias

Reg. 79697

Patent attorney

El Paso, TX · 79934

915-261-4904

Chanelle N. Mack

Reg. 75953

Patent agent

Chanelle N. Mack

Houston, TX · 77054

228-326-2969

Michael C. Mackey

Reg. 59181

Patent attorney

Mackey Law Firm PLLC

Houston, TX · 77024

979-255-2918

Leela Madan

Reg. 64402

Patent attorney

MADAN LAW PLLC

Houston, TX · 77004

713-364-4796

Paul S Madan

Reg. 33011

Patent attorney

Cantor Colburn LLP

Houston, TX · 77057

713-266-1130

Scott L. Maddox

Reg. 67484

Patent agent

Law Office of Art Dula

Houston, TX · 77009

713-861-1960

Roman J. Madoerin

Reg. 80089

Patent attorney

Foley & Lardner LLP

Dallas, TX · 75201

214-999-3310

Manuel B Madriaga

Reg. 45459

Patent agent

Tokyo Election U.S. Holdings, Inc.

Austin, TX · 78731

512-424-1492

Gregory A Magel

Reg. 62915

Patent agent

Dallas, TX · 75230

972-897-5544

Donald Hopkins Mahoney· III

Reg. 62916

Patent attorney

Law Firm Of Donald H. Mahoney III

Pearland, TX · 77581

346-269-8508

Rene E. Mai

Reg. 72281

Patent attorney

Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

Houston, TX · 77002

713-546-5252

Brian A Mair

Reg. 58233

Patent attorney

Slater & Matsil, L.L.P.

Dallas, TX · 75252

972-732-1001

Wai Kei R. Mak

Reg. 80132

Patent agent

Austin, TX · 78732

512-466-1396

Albert John Makay

Reg. 37527

Patent attorney

Law Offices Of Christopher L Makay

San Antonio, TX · 78205

210-764-0876

Christopher L Makay

Reg. 34475

Patent attorney

Del Rio, TX · 78840

210-415-4493

Basiel A. Makled

Reg. 83605

Patent agent

Austin, TX · 78732

561-568-8039

Phil N Makrogiannis

Reg. 47766

Patent attorney

Enovis Corp.

Lewisville, TX · 75067

760-916-4065

Michael Maldei

Reg. 72912

Patent agent

Houston, TX · 77010

713-228-8600

Matthew P. Maliel

Reg. 58116

Patent attorney

Cutrer & Jefferson, LLP

Houston, TX · 77063

713-626-7800

Bela Malik

Reg. 76618

Patent agent

Corpus Christie, TX · 78411

404-840-6374`

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.