Keith D. Harden is a partner practicing in the technology/intellectual property law group. Keith focuses his practice on patent and trademark matters, including patent and trademark preparation and prosecution before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, as well as representing clients in post-grant proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board.
Keith earned an undergraduate degree in computer science at Regis University and received his Juris Doctor degree from Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law. During law school, Keith served as a staff member and as technology director for the SMU Science and Technology Law Review. During law school, Keith also worked for over two years as an intellectual property legal assistant, gaining valuable experience handling various issues for clients. Before joining Munck Wilson Mandala, Keith worked at a boutique intellectual property law firm in Dallas, representing numerous technology clients to successfully obtain domestic and international intellectual property protection.
Keith has extensive legal experience counseling companies regarding intellectual property identification, protection, and development. He frequently advises clients on numerous other intellectual property issues such as patent infringement and invalidity, strategy regarding advanced proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, and intellectual property portfolio management and due diligence.
Prosecuting patent applications—both domestic and foreign—in fields including artificial intelligence, telecommunications, currency and payment systems, medical devices, and software systems
Representing clients in over a dozen inter partes reviews proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board
Represented, and performed intellectual property due diligence for a publicly-traded company as intellectual property counsel in connection with the acquisition of a leading technologies innovator
By Collin Rose and Keith Harden. On April 1, 2026, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced a new procedure that gives patent owners an early opportunity to be heard in third-party ex parte reexamination proceedings. For the first time, patent owners may submit a limited paper—before reexamination is ordered—addressing whether the reexamination request
Notable additions to the lineup this year include Connor Cassady, Michele Himstedt, Will Munck, Drew Nunn, Emily White, Tri Truong, and Jesus Cano. Debuting attorneys exemplify the type of lawyers that the list designates – promising attorneys at the front end of their careers doing laudable work in their respective practice areas. Munck Wilson Mandala
April 30 – May 1, 2025 – MWM is proud to be a sponsor of this two day AI-focused event, featuring trailblazers and top-tier executives who assemble to dive into discussions and insights on the latest trends and innovations in AI. Program will include: Located at the Irving Convention Center. Click here for more information.
Munck Wilson Mandala is pleased to announce that 18 lawyers have been included in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, a publication that recognizes up-and-coming attorneys for their outstanding professional excellence in private practice. The majority of the MWM attorneys featured on this year’s list have been named to the list previously
This week, 10 Munck Wilson Mandala attorneys were recognized as Texas Rising Stars for 2024, by Thomson Reuters. The attorneys honored were MWM partners Chase Cobern, Aaron Dilbeck, Keith Harden, William Howison, Sarah Lopano, and Jordan Strauss; principal attorney David Arvesen; senior associates Julie Christensen and Tri Truong; and associate Tiffany Kahler. Truong is newly
Munck Wilson Mandala is pleased to announce that 13 lawyers have been included in the 2024 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, a publication that recognizes up-and-coming attorneys for their outstanding professional excellence in private practice. The majority of the MWM attorneys featured on this year’s list have been named to the list annually
Dilbeck and Howison are newly honored this year as Texas Rising Stars and Lopano and Strauss are recognized among the prestigious Up and Coming 50: 2022 Women in Texas Rising Stars. Lopano was also listed among the Up and Coming 100: 2022 Texas Rising Stars. The MWM attorneys were selected in the categories of intellectual
“Lauren, Susan, Keith and Will have brought tremendous success to our firm and demonstrated zealous work ethic,” said managing partner William A. Munck. “They excel as attorneys in corporate law, IP, and litigation and they have impressed all of us with their commitment to their practice, their clients, and our law firm.” Hogan practices in
Keith advises companies regarding IP identification, protection, and development. He frequently represents clients on numerous other IP issues such as patent infringement and invalidity, strategy regarding advanced proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, and intellectual property portfolio management and due diligence. Keith received his J.D. from the Southern Methodist University Dedman School of
Lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch are divided by geographic region and practice areas. They are reviewed by their peers on the basis of professional expertise and undergo an authentication process to make sure they are in current practice and in good standing. Munck Wilson Mandala would like to congratulate the following lawyers
Arvesen, Harden, and Plagens are newly honored this year as Texas Rising Stars and Lopano was recognized among the prestigious Up and Coming 50: 2021 Women in Texas Rising Stars. The MWM attorneys were selected in the categories of intellectual property, business/corporate law, business litigation, employment litigation, and intellectual property litigation. Published by Thomson Reuters,
Drafting a patent requires understanding the technology to be protected. A patent for an invention within a technical field is safest in the hands of an attorney with educational and work experience within the same industry. A patent attorney who understands the complexities of your invention can write thorough patents that outline the precise details
“Greg and I have been friends for nearly 25 years. We connected through the legal community in the early 1990s,” said managing partner William A. Munck. “Greg’s firm has been a significant force in intellectual property law and both he and I saw a great opportunity to combine two strong and complementary IP practices.” “Munck
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Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, JD, 2014
cum laude
Regis University, BS, 2015
Computer Science
magna cum laude
Hardin-Simmons University, BA, 2009
Music Business
State Bar of Texas
Registered U.S. Patent Attorney
Dallas Bar Association Intellectual Property Law Section
