Atty. Christopher Lawrence Graff
Mr. Christopher Lawrence Graff is a lawyer practicing copyrights, trademarks, intellectual property and 1 other area of law.
Copyrights & More Attorney · Serving Austin, TX · 33+ Years Experience
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About Christopher Lawrence Graff at a Glance
Christopher Lawrence Graff is an Attorney based in Austin, Texas, practicing at K&L Gates LLP. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on trademark, copyright, and ip. Admitted to practice in Texas (1993) and U.S. District Courts, Northern District of Texas U.S. District Courts, Southern, Eastern and Western (1996). Educated at The University of Texas School of Law (J.D., 1993) and University of Texas at Austin (B.B.A., 1989). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Travis County and American Bar Associations State Bar of Texas (Member, Litigation and Intellectual Property Law Sections) American Intellectual Property Law Association International Trademark Association Austin Intellectual Property Law Association. Serves clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Christopher Lawrence Graff
- Mr. Christopher Lawrence Graff is a lawyer practicing copyrights, trademarks, intellectual property and 1 other area of law
- Christopher received a B.B.A. degree from University of Texas at Austin in 1989, and has been licensed for 33 years
- Christopher practices at K&L Gates LLP in Austin, TX
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Christopher Lawrence Graff's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher Lawrence Graff handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Austin.
Trademark Law in Austin
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Copyright Law in Austin
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Intellectual Property in Austin
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Austin
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Austin are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Austin Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Austin-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Austin Choose Christopher Lawrence Graff
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Christopher Lawrence Graff's practice in the field of trademark, copyright, and ip.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Christopher Lawrence Graff brings 33+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Texas and U.S. District Courts, Northern District of Texas U.S. District Courts, Southern, Eastern and Western, Christopher Lawrence Graff can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trademark, copyright, and ip, Christopher Lawrence Graff can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Austin
A Austin-based practice means Christopher Lawrence Graff attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Christopher Lawrence Graff Handles in Austin
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