Computers & More Attorney · Serving Austin, TX · 18+ Years Experience
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About Michael S. Lu at a Glance
Michael S. Lu is a patent, ip, entertainment, and energy attorney based in Austin, Texas. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Admitted to practice in Texas U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2008). Educated at University of Houston Law Center, Articles Editor, Journal of Health Law and Policy (J.D., 2008) and University of California at Berkeley B.S. Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (—). Serves clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael S. Lu
- Mr. Michael S. Lu is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patents, computers and 5 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.S. degree from University of California at Berkeley, and has been licensed for 18 years
- Michael practices in Austin, TX
Practice Areas Explained
Michael S. Lu's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael S. Lu 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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Intellectual Property in Austin
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Michael S. Lu is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Texas →
Entertainment & Sports Law in Austin
Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
Michael S. Lu is one of 45,619 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment attorneys in Texas →
Energy & Utilities Law in Austin
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
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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 Michael S. Lu
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 S. Lu's practice in the field of patent, ip, entertainment, and energy.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael S. Lu brings 18+ 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, ip, and entertainment, Michael S. Lu 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 Michael S. Lu 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 Michael S. Lu Handles in Austin
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