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 Law Office Of David McEwing, Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian, and Schlumberger Technology Corporation.

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

David Lee McEwing

Reg. 37026

Patent attorney

Law Office Of David McEwing

Houston, TX · 77270

713-514-0137

Sean P. McGinley

Reg. 76407

Patent attorney

Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian

Austin, TX · 78701

512-706-9922

Alec J. McGinn

Reg. 64076

Patent attorney

Schlumberger Technology Corporation

Houston, TX · 77056

713-513-1134

Daniel C McGovern

Reg. 80202

Patent attorney

Patterson + Sheridan

Houston, TX · 77046

713-576-5015

Brian N McGrath

Reg. 53299

Patent attorney

Austin, TX · 78750

512-258-7855

Michael P. McGraw

Reg. 58977

Patent attorney

Shell Oil Company

Houston, TX · 77001-0576

832-337-2214

Martin L McGregor· Jr

Reg. 29329

Patent attorney

Spring, TX · 77380

832-585-0946

Joshua J McGuire

Reg. 58599

Patent attorney

Simple Life IP Consulting

Grapevine, TX · 76051

651-212-4045

Kael A McInnis

Reg. 83042

Patent attorney

Euless, TX · 76039

210-827-7322

Christopher P McKeon

Reg. 63281

Patent attorney

Saunders McKeon PLLC

Houston, TX · 77079

713-244-5180

Katherine Grace McKinley

Reg. 83872

Patent attorney

Houston, TX · 77055

806-543-1652

David B. McKinney

Reg. 71941

Patent attorney

Dentons

Dallas, TX · 75201

214-259-0919

Osborne K McKinney

Reg. 40084

Patent attorney

Univation Technologies, LLC

Houston, TX · 77056

713-892-3711

Jason E McKinnie

Reg. 65726

Patent attorney

McKinnie & Paul, PLLC

San Antonio, TX · 78217

979-571-9421

Reese P McKnight

Reg. 58434

Patent agent

Floyd & Buss LLP

Austin, TX · 78735

512-681-1507

Peter K McLarty

Reg. 44923

Patent attorney

Texas Instruments Incorporated

Dallas, TX · 75265

214-479-1227

Robert A McLauchlan

Reg. 44924

Patent attorney

Law Office of Robert A. McLauchlan

Galveston, TX · 77550

512-339-4100

Elijah C. McLaughlin

Reg. 82355

Patent attorney

Big Spring, TX · 79720

325-656-0695

Gentry Crook McLean

Reg. 44633

Patent attorney

Kowert, Hood, Munyon, Rankin & Goetzel

Austin, TX · 78746

512-853-8871

Susan A McLean

Reg. 32308

Patent attorney

Houston, TX · 77065

281-703-1955

Le-Nhung McLeland

Reg. 31541

Patent attorney

Arlington, TX · 76016

817-533-7035

Peter D. McLellan

Reg. 71861

Patent attorney

Norton Rose Fulbright

Houston, TX · 77010

713-651-5262

Michael T McLemore

Reg. 27659

Patent attorney

Houston, TX · 77042

832-489-8725

Luke F McLeroy

Reg. 57358

Patent attorney

LFM Firm, PLLC

Dallas, TX · 75229

214-394-2296

Joseph E. McManis

Reg. 72447

Patent agent

Slater & Matsil, L.L.P.

Dallas, TX · 75252

974-732-1001

Robert A McMinn

Reg. 56497

Patent agent

The Texas A&M University System

College Station, TX · 77843

979-246-0464

Sara Kathryn D. McMullen

Reg. 74792

Patent attorney

Burleson, TX · 76028

817-944-3849

Neil J McNabnay

Reg. 47786

Patent attorney

Fish & Richardson P.C.

Dallas, TX · 75201

214-747-5070

Mardson Q McQuay

Reg. 52020

Patent attorney

Humble, TX · 77396

832-247-8181

Nolan E. McQueen

Reg. 79203

Patent attorney

Baker Botts L.L.P.

Dallas, TX · 75201

469-236-5024

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.