LOCKLAR PLLC

Mike Locklar

Michael G. "Mike" Locklar represents clients in a variety of fields, including chemicals, oil & gas, and software, computers and computer hardware, electronics, consumer products, and medical devices. In his 22 years of IP practice, Mike's practice has included litigation, prosecution and transactional work.

Mike has also co-authored briefings to the Federal Circuit and the United States Supreme Court. He has written and prosecuted patent applications in a variety of technical areas, including chemicals, oil field exploration and production tools and equipment, data communications, power generation systems, heat transfer equipment, fuel cells, post-tension concrete, and seismic equipment.

Mike is the Chair Elect of the State Bar of Texas, IP Section, and a past President of the Houston Intellectual Property Law Association. He is a frequent speaker and author on a variety of intellectual property topics including patent subject matter eligibility, patent prosecution, patent litigation, and specific patent and trademark subject topics.

Mike was a production engineer in chemical manufacturing for approximately 10 years before receiving his law degree.

Education
J.D., magna cum laude, University of Houston
M.B.A., University of Houston - Clear Lake
B.S., Purdue University - West Lafayette (IN)
Court Admissions
•United States Patent and Trademark Office
•United States District Court for the Eastern and Southern District of Texas
•United States Court of Appeals For the Federal Circuit
•United States Supreme Court

Contact Mike Locklar
832-830-8945
locklar@al-ip.com
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