Atty. Dwayne L. Mason

Atty. Dwayne L. Mason

Dwayne L. Mason serves as the head of the Texas Intellectual Property Litigation Practice.

Houston Houston 33 yrs experience 33 year
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About Dwayne L. Mason at a glance

Dwayne L. Mason is a Shareholder based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on trademark, business, ip, trade secrets, and education. Admitted to practice in Texas U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit U.S. (1993). Educated at University of Houston Law Center (J.D., 1993) and Purdue University (B.S. Chemical, 1984). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of 18, 2009-Present •Director, AVANCE - Houston, Inc and 222, 1995-2006. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Dwayne L. Mason serves as the head of the Texas Intellectual Property Litigation Practice
  • Dwayne’s practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret, and technology-based commercial litigation
  • Dwayne also manages patent and trademark portfolios and assists companies in protecting and commercializing their intellectual property, including many transactional matters in the technology, media, life sciences, energy, and natural resources industries
  • Dwayne has litigated numerous intellectual property disputes in various state and federal district courts, the U.S
  • Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation, the U.S
  • Court of Appeals for the Federal and 5th Circuits, and in domestic and international arbitration proceedings before the American Arbitration Association and International Chamber of Commerce
  • His technology experience includes medical devices, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, nanotechnology, artificial intelligence, hydrocarbon and chemical processing, power, oil and gas production, seismic equipment and data processing, neural networks, data analytics, IoT, machine learning, process control, software, and business methods
  • Dwayne writes and lectures frequently on intellectual property matters and has authored articles on many intellectual property law topics
  • Dwayne is a Founding Member and Master for the Nancy F. Atlas Intellectual Property American Inn of Court and has previously served on the editorial board of Nanotechnology Law and Business
  • Prior to practicing law, Dwayne was a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas and focused on the engineering, design, and construction of refineries, chemical plants, power plants, and oil and gas production and processing facilities
  • He is a member of the State Bar of Texas and is admitted to practice before the U.S
  • Patent and Trademark Office, the U.S
  • Courts of Appeals for the Federal and 5th Circuits and several U.S
  • District Courts
  • Concentrations •Intellectual property development, acquisition, litigation, transactions, protection, enforcement, and counseling •Media & entertainment litigation •Technology, media & telecommunications •Cybersecurity, privacy & crisis management •Biosciences •Energy •Pharmaceutical and medical device Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America •Litigation - Intellectual Property, 2024-2026 •Patent Law, 2026 •Selected, The National Black Lawyers (NBL), 'Top 100 in Texas,' 2022 •Honoree, HIPLA’s Excellence in Diversity Award, 2021 •Listed, Chambers USA Guide, 2015-2025 •Listed, World Trademark Review, 'WTR 1000,' 2015-2026 •Ranked in Texas, General Trademarks, 2015-2019, 2021-2026 •Listed, IAM magazine, 'IAM Patent 1000,' Litigation, 2015-2017, 2024-2025 •Listed, Managing IP Magazine's World IP Handbook and Survey, 'IP Stars: Houston Patent Stars and Trademark Stars,' 2013-2025 •Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Texas Super Lawyers, 2016-2025 •Team Member, a U.S
  • News - Best Lawyers 'Law Firm of the Year' in Trademark Law, 2020, 2022 •Listed, The Legal 500 United States, 2013, 2019, and 2023 •Intellectual Property - Patents Litigation, 2023 •Recipient, Lexology's 'Client Choice' Award, Intellectual Property - Patents: Texas, 2017 •Finalist, Trailblazer Outside Counsel of the Year, Texas Minority Counsel Program, 2015

Practice Areas Explained

Dwayne L. Mason's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Dwayne L. Mason handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trademark Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Trade Secrets

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Education Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

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 Houston 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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Dwayne L. Mason

Where is Dwayne L. Mason's law office located?
Dwayne L. Mason's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Greenberg Traurig, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Dwayne L. Mason handle?
Dwayne L. Mason focuses on trademark, business, ip, trade secrets, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Dwayne L. Mason practiced law?
Dwayne L. Mason has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Dwayne L. Mason go to law school?
Dwayne L. Mason earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.S. Chemical, 1984).
How can I contact Dwayne L. Mason for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Dwayne L. Mason received?
Dwayne L. Mason's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Houston Law Center
- 1993
B.S. Chemical
Purdue University
- 1984

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Texas U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit U.S.
Admitted: 1993

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