Intellectual Property & More Attorney · Serving Austin, TX · 20+ Years Experience
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About Jonathan L. Hardt at a Glance
Jonathan L. Hardt is a Senior Associate based in Austin, Texas, practicing at Vinson & Elkins LLP. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on patent, business, ip, securities, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Texas US Supreme Court Texas Eastern District Court (2006) and District of Columbia United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas United States Su (2008). Educated at St. Mary's University (J.D., 2006) and St. Mary's University (B.A. Economics, 2002). Serves clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jonathan L. Hardt
- Mr. Jonathan L. Hardt is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, international trade commission litigation, life sciences and 7 other areas of law
- Jonathan received a B.A
- Economics cum laude degree from St. Mary's University in 2002, and has been licensed for 20 years
- Jonathan practices at Vinson & Elkins LLP in Austin, TX
Practice Areas Explained
Jonathan L. Hardt's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jonathan L. Hardt handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Austin.
Patent Law in Austin
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Business & Corporate Law in Austin
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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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.
Jonathan L. Hardt is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Texas →
Securities Law in Austin
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Civil Litigation in Austin
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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 Jonathan L. Hardt
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 Jonathan L. Hardt's practice in the field of patent, business, ip, securities, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Jonathan L. Hardt brings 20+ 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 US Supreme Court Texas Eastern District Court and District of Columbia United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas United States Su, Jonathan L. Hardt can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering patent, business, and ip, Jonathan L. Hardt 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 Jonathan L. Hardt attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Jonathan L. Hardt Handles in Austin
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