Atty. Scott W. Clark
Scott W. Clark is a registered U.S. patent attorney with more than 25 years of experience representing clients in all aspects of intellectual property and other technology-related business controversies.
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Scott W. Clark 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., 1998) and The University of Texas (B.S.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law (2026). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Scott W. Clark is a registered U.S. patent attorney with more than 25 years of experience representing clients in all aspects of intellectual property and other technology-related business controversies
- He has litigated dozens of patent disputes in numerous U.S. jurisdictions and before the U.S
- International Trade Commission (ITC)
- He has significant experience in all phases of civil litigation, from pre-filing through trial and appeal
- His practice is focused on patent and trade secret disputes in a wide range of technologies, including the chemical, energy, biotech, medical device, high-tech, and telecommunication industries
- In addition to litigation matters, Scott counsels clients on intellectual property enforcement, acquisition, due diligence, clearance, freedom to operate, licensing, and other technology-related agreements
- He has been recognized by attorneys across the United States, making the list of the Best Lawyers in America since 2020 for intellectual property litigation
- Before joining Alavi Anaipakos PLLC, Scott was a partner with the trial boutique Ahmad, Zavitsanos, Anaipakos, Alavi & Mensing and the AMLaw 100 international law firms of McDermott Will & Emery LLP, and Howrey LLP, where his practice focused on intellectual property and commercial litigation
- Prior to attending law school, Scott was an IT management consultant with Andersen Consulting, the predecessor to Accenture
- Scott received his J.D., with honors, from the University of Texas School of Law and his B.S. in Chemical Engineering, with high honors, from the University of Texas at Austin
- He is a member of the State Bar of Texas and is registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office
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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 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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