Atty. Mark Alva Oathout

Atty. Mark Alva Oathout

Mr. Mark Alva Oathout is a lawyer practicing intellectual property law, patent and trademark applications, pct/ madrid protocol/ international practice and 6 other areas of law.

Houston Houston 39 yrs experience 39 year
Call (832) 730-0465 Book Appointment

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About Mark Alva Oathout at a glance

Mark Alva Oathout is a Member based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Mark A. Oathout, Attorney at Law. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on real estate, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Texas U.S. District Court, District of Southern Texas U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit registe (1987). Educated at University of Houston Law Center (J.D., 1987) and University of Colorado (B.S.M.E., 1983). Active member of Houston Bar Association State Bar of Texas Houston Intellectual Property Law Association College of the State Bar of Texas. Provides legal services in Spanish. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Mr. Mark Alva Oathout is a lawyer practicing intellectual property law, patent and trademark applications, pct/ madrid protocol/ international practice and 6 other areas of law
  • Mark received a B.S.M.E. degree from University of Colorado in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Mark practices at Mark A. Oathout, Attorney at Law in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Mark Alva Oathout's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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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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Civil Litigation

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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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Where is Mark Alva Oathout's law office located?
Mark Alva Oathout's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Mark A. Oathout, Attorney at Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark Alva Oathout handle?
Mark Alva Oathout focuses on real estate, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Mark Alva Oathout practiced law?
Mark Alva Oathout has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
What languages does Mark Alva Oathout speak?
Mark Alva Oathout provides legal services in Spanish. Bilingual representation can be especially important when contracts, testimony, or court filings require accurate translation.
Where did Mark Alva Oathout go to law school?
Mark Alva Oathout earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.S.M.E., 1983).
How can I contact Mark Alva Oathout for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Houston Law Center
- 1987
B.S.M.E.
University of Colorado
- 1983

Languages

Bar Admissions

Texas U.S. District Court, District of Southern Texas U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit registe
Admitted: 1987

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