Michael G. "Mike" Locklar represents clients in a variety of fields, including chemicals, oil & gas, software, computers and computer hardware, electronics, consumer products, and medical devices. In his 23 years of IP practice, Mike's practice has included litigation, prosecution, and transactional work.

Mike has co-authored briefings to the Federal Circuit and the United States Supreme Court. He has also 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 a Past Chair of the IP Section of the State Bar of Texas, 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.