About
Mark Reiter is a highly skilled attorney with deep expertise in intellectual property law, specializing in patent litigation. He has worked as a partner at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, where he led the firm’s global Intellectual Property Practice Group. Based in Dallas, Mark is known for his work in complex intellectual property disputes, particularly in patent litigation, handling cases in federal courts, appellate courts, and the International Trade Commission. His experience spans a wide range of technologies, including DNA sequencing, immunization technologies, medical devices, semiconductor manufacturing, and software.
Mark earned his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Texas in 1985. He then obtained his Juris Doctor from Southern Methodist University in 1990, equipping him with the legal expertise to handle high-stakes intellectual property cases.
Mark has consistently served as lead counsel in many significant patent and intellectual property cases throughout his career. His clients have included major companies like Uber Technologies, Merck & Co., Microsoft, and Agilent Technologies. He has helped these companies resolve complex legal challenges, particularly in matters involving patent infringement, trade secrets, and technology-related disputes. His success in these cases has earned him recognition as one of the world’s leading patent professionals.
Mark Reiter’s contributions extend beyond his legal practice. He has been named to The Best Lawyers in America® and recognized by Managing Intellectual Property as a Patent Star and Trademark Star. His reputation for technical expertise and strategic thinking has made him a trusted advisor in the field of intellectual property law. Mark is also active in legal education, having taught intellectual property litigation as an adjunct professor at Southern Methodist University.
Law Office Affiliations
- Partner, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
- Member, Dallas Fort Worth Intellectual Property Law Association
Licensed State
- Texas
Education
- Southern Methodist University
Juris Doctor (JD) - University of Texas
BS in Electrical Engineering
Awards & Badges

- Antitrust and trade law
- Copyright application
- Copyright infringement
- Litigation
- Patent application
- Patent infringement
- Trademark application
- Trademark infringement
- Venture capital