Atty. Michael McBride
Michael McBride is an intellectual property and patent trial lawyer who focuses primarily on high-stakes, complex patent litigation and patent prosecution matters in which his deep technical skills as an electrical engineer are a powerful asset to his clients. His vast experience in patent disputes over the last 13 years includes cases in venues across the country involving semiconductor manufacturing and transistor design, flash memory controllers, fiber optic networks, digital video compression and processing, CMOS image sensors, voice codecs, SEPs, and more.
Litigation - Patent & More Attorney · Serving Houston, TX
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About Michael McBride at a Glance
Michael McBride is a patent and ip attorney based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Alavi Anaipakos PLLC. Admitted to practice in Texas, State Bar of Texas. Educated at The University of Texas (J.D., 2008) and The University of Texas (B.S., 2005). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serves clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael McBride
- Michael McBride is an intellectual property and patent trial lawyer who focuses primarily on high-stakes, complex patent litigation and patent prosecution matters in which his deep technical skills as an electrical engineer are a powerful asset to his clients
- His vast experience in patent disputes over the last 13 years includes cases in venues across the country involving semiconductor manufacturing and transistor design, flash memory controllers, fiber optic networks, digital video compression and processing, CMOS image sensors, voice codecs, SEPs, and more
- He has also prosecuted patent applications covering computer hardware and software technologies, aerospace technologies, and upstream oil and gas technologies
- Mike has been recognized by attorneys across the country as one of the Best Lawyers in America since 2021 for his patent litigation expertise and since 2022 for his intellectual property litigation expertise and in 2022 for both his patent and intellectual property litigation expertise
- He has been recognized by Texas Rising Stars in 2016, 2017 and 2018, an honor given to the top Texas lawyers age 40 and younger or those who have practiced no more than 10 years
- Fewer than 2.5 percent of eligible Texas attorneys earn this selection each year
- After graduating from The University of Texas School of Law with honors, he served as a law clerk to the Honorable Hayden Head of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas
- He has also served as a volunteer prosecutor for the City of Houston in the city’s municipal courts
- Prior to attending law school, Mr. McBride worked in the product engineering group of Fujitsu-AMD Semiconductor LLC at its flash memory fabrication facility in Austin, Texas
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Michael McBride's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael McBride handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Houston.
Patent Law in Houston
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Intellectual Property in Houston
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 Houston
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.
Houston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Houston-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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Why Clients in Houston Choose Michael McBride
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 Michael McBride's practice in the field of patent and ip.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering patent and ip, Michael McBride can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Houston
A Houston-based practice means Michael McBride 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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