Mark H. Miller
Practice Areas
Experience
- Copyrights
- Franchising
- Intellectual Property Audits
- Intellectual Property Litigation
- International
- Patent Prosecution
- Technology
- Trademarks
Biography
Mark Miller has over 40 years of experience prosecuting patents and trademarks, developing and negotiating intellectual property agreements, and litigating dozens of disputes. He is a registered patent attorney.
Since 1980, he has represented franchisors and franchisees in creating franchise systems, Franchise Disclosure Documents, franchise agreements, obtaining state franchise registrations, buying and selling franchises for franchisors and franchisees, and negotiating and litigating for franchisors and franchisees.
Education
B.S., with American Chemical Society Certification, Austin College
J.D., St. Mary’s University School of Law
Bar Admissions
Texas
Court Admissions
United States Patent and Trademark Office
United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas
- Represented numerous franchisors and franchisees in litigation, negotiations, and franchise law compliance.
- Successfully prosecuted hundreds of trademark applications, litigated disputes, and negotiated trademark licenses.
- Represented trademark registrants and applicants in more than 30 Opposition and Cancellation proceedings.
- Obtained patents, litigated patent disputes, and negotiated patent licenses.
- Created trade secret protection programs, negotiated licenses, and litigated trade secret disputes.
- The Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.), Litigation – Intellectual Property, 2025-2026
- “Best S.A. Lawyers” List, San Antonio Scene, 2017-2024
- Intellectual Property Law
- Intellectual Property Litigation
- Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation, 2016-2024
- 2016 Outstanding Lawyer Award, San Antonio Business Journal (SABJ)
- “Top Attorneys” List, Intellectual Property Rights, San Antonio Magazine, 2019
- “Intellectual Property Basics“: Business management can implement a practical intellectual property corporate hygiene program.
- “Arithmetic 101 for Prospective Franchisees“: Helps prospective franchisees evaluate franchise opportunities.
- “Copyright Infringement“: Thorough discussion of a copyright infringement suit from start to finish.
- “Unintentional Franchising“: Many business persons do not realize that chaining their business makes them “franchisors” subject to potentially awful franchise law noncompliance consequences. This paper provides practical advice concerning federal and state franchise regulations.
- “You did what? Potential Pitfalls for the Franchisor“: This addresses how to avoid the potential practical and legal pitfalls young franchisors face.
- “How To Represent Prospective Franchisees and Franchisors“: This apprises business attorneys of federal and state laws that affect their clients’ franchise relationships and provides practical advice concerning how to help their clients successfully navigate franchise relationships.
- “Neglected Copyright Litigation Issues“: Copyright litigation’s hidden and potentially fatal technical traps.
- “The Madrid Protocol: Providing International Trademark Registration“: Businesses can cost-effectively obtain trademark registrations worldwide using this International trademark treaty.
- “The General Practitioner’s Guide to Franchising“: This apprises business attorneys of federal and state laws that affect their clients’ franchise relationships and provides practical advice concerning how to help their clients successfully navigate franchise relationships.
- “Patents, Trade Secrets and the Success of a Small Chemical Business“: An American Chemical Society presentation teaching cost-effective patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret protection.
- “Corporate IP Audits“: At least minimal corporate hygiene is needed to not waste a business’s intellectual property assets.
- Annual Presenter, “Intellectual Property for First Year Law Students,” St. Mary’s Law School
- “Best Ways To Protect Your Business,” Creating Richer Lives Podcast
- American Bar Association, Forum Committee – Franchising
- American Bar Association
- Intellectual Property Section
- State Bar of Texas
- Intellectual Property Litigation Section
- San Antonio Bar Association
‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Features 350 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2026 Edition, Including 10 “Lawyers of the Year” and 106 “Ones to Watch”
The Best Lawyers in America, a widely regarded guide to legal excellence, has recognized 350 Jackson Walker attorneys across 87 specialty practice areas in its 2026 edition, including 10 Lawyers of the Year and 106 Ones to Watch.
Attorney News • August 21, 2025
Jackson Walker Shortlisted for Managing IP’s Firm of the Year Awards for Patent and Trademark Disputes
Jackson Walker is honored to be shortlisted for the 2025 Managing IP Awards in the U.S. Regional Categories, including “Firm of the Year” for Patent and Trademark Disputes in the South!
Spotlight • March 24, 2025
‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Features 306 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2025 Edition, Including 9 “Lawyers of the Year” and 75 “Ones to Watch”
The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 306 Jackson Walker attorneys across 81 specialty practice areas in its 2025 edition, including 9 Lawyers of the Year and 75 Ones to Watch. In this year’s guide, Jackson Walker saw the largest number of attorneys in the areas of Commercial Litigation (75 attorneys) and Real Estate Law (55 attorneys) and the addition of 27 attorneys as Best Lawyers.
Attorney News • August 15, 2024
‘Scene in S.A.’ Recognizes Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2023 “Best S.A. Lawyers” List
Jackson Walker congratulates the 44 practicing attorneys in the San Antonio office who were included in Scene in S.A.’s 2023 “Best S.A. Lawyers” list. In its 19th year, the “Best S.A. Lawyers” list presents attorneys across 80 distinct practice areas who were nominated by fellow licensed, practicing attorneys of Bexar County.
Attorney News • September 18, 2023
‘Scene in S.A.’ Recognizes 38 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2021 “Best S.A. Lawyers” List
In its 17th year, the “Best S.A. Lawyers” list presents attorneys across 80 distinct practice areas who were nominated by fellow licensed, practicing attorneys of Bexar County. The survey takes the voters for each attorney into account, including where the voter works, their practice area, and how many years they have practiced.
Attorney News • July 14, 2021
‘Scene in S.A.’ Recognizes 40 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2020 “Best S.A. Lawyers” and “Rising Star Lawyers” Lists
In its 16th year, the “Best S.A. Lawyers” list presents attorneys across 80 distinct practice areas who were nominated by fellow licensed, practicing attorneys of Bexar County.
Attorney News • July 30, 2020
‘San Antonio Scene’ Recognizes 39 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2019 “Best Lawyers” List
In its 15th year, S.A. Scene‘s “Best S.A. Lawyers” list presents attorneys across 80 distinct practice areas who were nominated by fellow licensed, practicing attorneys of Bexar County.
Attorney News • June 24, 2019
Mark Miller Joins SABJ List of 2016 Outstanding Lawyers
San Antonio Business Journal listed Mark Miller, a partner in our San Antonio office, in their 2016 Outstanding Lawyers Awards.
Attorney News • August 29, 2016
The Top 10 Things You Wanted to Know About False Patent Marking but Were Afraid to Ask
In the months since the Federal Circuit’s decision in The Forest Group, Inc. v. Bon Tool Co., more than 100 patent false marking lawsuits have been filed. This article presents the top ten questions to identify your company’s false marking risks and limit exposure.
Insights • April 7, 2010
Jackson Walker Sponsors State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting
Jackson Walker is a proud sponsor of the State Bar of Texas’ 2009 Annual Meeting, which will be held June 25-26 at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas. The event features guest speakers such as Justice Antonin Scalia, Doris Kearns Goodwin, David Brooks, and Morris Dees.
Spotlight • June 23, 2009
The Madrid Protocol: Providing International Trademark Registration
The United States began effective participation in the Madrid Protocol (MP) on November 2, 2003, which marks what could be considered the most significant development in U.S. trademark law in more than a decade.
Insights • March 9, 2004
Practice Experience
- Represented numerous franchisors and franchisees in litigation, negotiations, and franchise law compliance.
- Successfully prosecuted hundreds of trademark applications, litigated disputes, and negotiated trademark licenses.
- Represented trademark registrants and applicants in more than 30 Opposition and Cancellation proceedings.
- Obtained patents, litigated patent disputes, and negotiated patent licenses.
- Created trade secret protection programs, negotiated licenses, and litigated trade secret disputes.
Recognition & Accolades
- The Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.), Litigation – Intellectual Property, 2025-2026
- “Best S.A. Lawyers” List, San Antonio Scene, 2017-2024
- Intellectual Property Law
- Intellectual Property Litigation
- Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation, 2016-2024
- 2016 Outstanding Lawyer Award, San Antonio Business Journal (SABJ)
- “Top Attorneys” List, Intellectual Property Rights, San Antonio Magazine, 2019
Publications & Speeches
- “Intellectual Property Basics“: Business management can implement a practical intellectual property corporate hygiene program.
- “Arithmetic 101 for Prospective Franchisees“: Helps prospective franchisees evaluate franchise opportunities.
- “Copyright Infringement“: Thorough discussion of a copyright infringement suit from start to finish.
- “Unintentional Franchising“: Many business persons do not realize that chaining their business makes them “franchisors” subject to potentially awful franchise law noncompliance consequences. This paper provides practical advice concerning federal and state franchise regulations.
- “You did what? Potential Pitfalls for the Franchisor“: This addresses how to avoid the potential practical and legal pitfalls young franchisors face.
- “How To Represent Prospective Franchisees and Franchisors“: This apprises business attorneys of federal and state laws that affect their clients’ franchise relationships and provides practical advice concerning how to help their clients successfully navigate franchise relationships.
- “Neglected Copyright Litigation Issues“: Copyright litigation’s hidden and potentially fatal technical traps.
- “The Madrid Protocol: Providing International Trademark Registration“: Businesses can cost-effectively obtain trademark registrations worldwide using this International trademark treaty.
- “The General Practitioner’s Guide to Franchising“: This apprises business attorneys of federal and state laws that affect their clients’ franchise relationships and provides practical advice concerning how to help their clients successfully navigate franchise relationships.
- “Patents, Trade Secrets and the Success of a Small Chemical Business“: An American Chemical Society presentation teaching cost-effective patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret protection.
- “Corporate IP Audits“: At least minimal corporate hygiene is needed to not waste a business’s intellectual property assets.
- Annual Presenter, “Intellectual Property for First Year Law Students,” St. Mary’s Law School
- “Best Ways To Protect Your Business,” Creating Richer Lives Podcast
Community Involvement
- American Bar Association, Forum Committee – Franchising
- American Bar Association
- Intellectual Property Section
- State Bar of Texas
- Intellectual Property Litigation Section
- San Antonio Bar Association