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John A. Fortkort is a Principal based in Austin, Texas, practicing at Fortkort & Houston PC. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, and ip. Admitted to practice in Maryland Federal Circuit Court of Appeals (1994), Minnesota Maryland District Court Minnesota District Court US Pa (1996), and Texas US Patent and Trademark Office US Court of Federal Claims Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals (2002). Educated at George Washington University (J.D., 1993) and John Hopkins University (M.A. St., 1988). Active member of Maryland State Bar Association Minnesota Intellectual Property Law Association American Chemical Society. Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. John A. Fortkort is a lawyer practicing antitrust & trade law, intellectual property, patents and 2 other areas of law
- John received a M.A. degree from John Hopkins University in 1988, and has been licensed for 32 years
- John practices at Fortkort & Houston PC in Austin, TX
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IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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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 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 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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