Atty. Mark Thomas Garrett
Mr. Mark Thomas Garrett is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patents, trademarks and 3 other areas of law.
Intellectual Property & More Attorney · Serving Austin, TX · 28+ Years Experience
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About Mark Thomas Garrett at a Glance
Mark Thomas Garrett is a Partner based in Austin, Texas, practicing at Norton Rose Fulbright. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip, and trade secrets. Admitted to practice in Texas U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas (1998). Educated at The University of Texas School of Law (J.D., 1998) and Southern Methodist University (B.S.M.E., 1995). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of American Intellectual Property Law Association Austin Intellectual Property Law Association. Serves clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark Thomas Garrett
- Mr. Mark Thomas Garrett is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patents, trademarks and 3 other areas of law
- Mark received a B.S.M.E. degree from Southern Methodist University in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years
- Mark practices at Norton Rose Fulbright in Austin, TX
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Mark Thomas Garrett's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark Thomas Garrett 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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Trademark Law in Austin
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Copyright Law in Austin
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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.
Mark Thomas Garrett is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Texas →
Trade Secrets 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 Mark Thomas Garrett
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 Mark Thomas Garrett's practice in the field of patent, trademark, copyright, ip, and trade secrets.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Mark Thomas Garrett brings 28+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering patent, trademark, and copyright, Mark Thomas Garrett 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 Mark Thomas Garrett attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Mark Thomas Garrett Handles in Austin
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