Atty. Mark Alan Dodd

Atty. Mark Alan Dodd

Mr. Mark Alan Dodd is a lawyer practicing intellectual property litigation, technology transactions, electronics and semiconductors and 6 other areas of law.

Dallas Dallas 23 Years Experience 23 year
Call (682) 786-5636

Profile Summary

About Mark Alan Dodd at a glance

Mark Alan Dodd is a Partner based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Sidley Austin LLP. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on patent, ip, entertainment, and internet. Admitted to practice in Texas U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas (2003). Educated at Southern Methodist University (J.D., 2003) and Purdue University (B.S. Electrical, 1985). Serves clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Mark Alan Dodd is a lawyer practicing intellectual property litigation, technology transactions, electronics and semiconductors and 6 other areas of law
  • Mark received a B.S. degree from Purdue University in 1985, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • Mark practices at Sidley Austin LLP in Dallas, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Mark Alan Dodd's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark Alan Dodd handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent 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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Entertainment & Sports Law

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Internet & Cyber 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 Dallas 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Mark Alan Dodd

Where is Mark Alan Dodd's law office located?
Mark Alan Dodd's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. The firm is Sidley Austin LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark Alan Dodd handle?
Mark Alan Dodd focuses on patent, ip, entertainment, internet. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Mark Alan Dodd practiced law?
Mark Alan Dodd has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Mark Alan Dodd go to law school?
Mark Alan Dodd earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (B.S. Electrical, 1985).
How can I contact Mark Alan Dodd for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Southern Methodist University
- 2003
B.S. Electrical
Purdue University
- 1985

Bar Admissions

Texas U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
Admitted: 2003

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