Atty. Mark Chretien
Mark Chretien is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Patent Law. Mark, who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2018.
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Mark Chretien is a ip attorney based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Greenberg Traurig. Educated at University of Houston Law Center (J.D., 2002). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Information Technology Law (2026). Serves clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mark Chretien is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Patent Law
- Mark, who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2018
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mark is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark Chretien handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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 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 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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