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Mark G. Tratos, Copyright Attorney in Las Vegas, Nevada

focused on Copyright, IP, and Trademark

Las Vegas, NV

Trusted copyright attorney serving Las Vegas.

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Mark G. Tratos is an attorney based in Las Vegas, NEVADA. The practice focuses on Copyright, IP, and Trademark.

Based in
Las Vegas, NEVADA
Experience
attorney
Known for
Copyright · IP · Trademark
  • Handles Copyright, IP, and Trademark matters from Las Vegas, NEVADA.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Trademark Law (Las Vegas) (2025).

About Mark G. Tratos: Mark G. Tratos is an attorney based in Las Vegas, NEVADA. The practice focuses on Copyright, IP, and Trademark.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Mark G. Tratos

Mark concentrates on copyright, ip, and trademark. Each area below outlines the kind of case Mark handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Copyright cases in Las Vegas, Nevada

Mark takes copyright matters in Las Vegas, Nevada. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Mark agrees to represent you.

IP cases in Las Vegas, Nevada

Mark takes ip matters in Las Vegas, Nevada. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Mark agrees to represent you.

Trademark cases in Las Vegas, Nevada

Mark takes trademark matters in Las Vegas, Nevada. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Mark agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Mark G. Tratos — Attorney of Nevada copyright experience

Mark G. Tratos is an attorney based in Las Vegas, NEVADA. The practice focuses on Copyright, IP, and Trademark.

Mark G. Tratos is the founding Shareholder of the firm's Las Vegas office, home of the largest group of entertainment attorneys in Nevada. Previously, he was the Co-Founder of the firm of Quirk & Tratos.

Mark focuses his practice on a variety of entertainment, intellectual property and litigation matters. He represents numerous artists and performers, resort, hotel and casino entities in federal court litigation involving trademark, copyrights, domain names, rights of publicity and privacy law for known casino brands. He represents many of the largest resorts in the world on brand development and protection strategies, enforcement and infringement litigation.

Mark has represented numerous artists and performers, including the estates of Orson Welles, Anthony Quinn; performers Teller, Val Valentino and The Masked Magician; visual artists Ronnie Cutrone, Deny Dent, Vladamir Kush, Tim Bavington and Peter Lik; and athletes like world champion Floyd Mayweather Jr.

In keeping with the firm's commitment to community involvement, Mark has been a member of the adjunct faculty of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas for more than 25 years. He currently teaches entertainment law, rights of publicity and privacy law, and the law of cyberspace at UNLV's William S. Boyd School of Law; the business of entertainment at UNLV's hotel college; and entertainment and fine arts law at the College of Fine and Performing Arts. He is Chair for the Board of Trustees of the National Judicial College and is the Chairman of the Board of Visitors for Lewis & Clark Law School, and Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees of Lewis & Clark College. He serves as Director for the Board of the Smith Center for Performing Arts and Chairman of the Center’s Board of Advisors.

Mark's approach to copyright cases

Mark G. Tratos is the founding Shareholder of the firm's Las Vegas office, home of the largest group of entertainment attorneys in Nevada. Previously, he was the Co-Founder of the firm of Quirk & Tratos. Mark focuses his practice on a variety of entertainment, intellectual property and litigation matters. He represents numerous artists and performers, resort, hotel and casino entities in federal…

The kind of cases Mark takes

Mark reviews new inquiries case-by-case for copyright, ip, and trademark matters in Las Vegas and the surrounding Nevada area.

Credentials

Mark G. Tratos's legal education and bar admissions

  • Lewis & Clark College

    J.D. · 1979

Jurisdictions

Mark's state bar admissions

  • California, The Stat

    ACTIVE

  • Nevada, State Bar of

    ACTIVE

Mark studied at J.D. in Lewis & Clark College.

Law school and academic background

Mark completed J.D. in Lewis & Clark College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Mark runs in Nevada is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Awards, publications, and recognition of Mark G. Tratos

Mark has received 27 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Lawyer of the Year — Trademark Law (Las Vegas)

    2025

  • Lawyer of the Year — Copyright Law (Las Vegas)

    2024

  • Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Intellectual Property (Las Vegas)

    2024

  • Lawyer of the Year — Copyright Law (Las Vegas)

    2020

  • Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Intellectual Property (Las Vegas)

    2019

  • Lawyer of the Year — Copyright Law (Las Vegas)

    2018

  • Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Intellectual Property (Las Vegas)

    2017

  • Lawyer of the Year — Trademark Law (Las Vegas)

    2016

  • Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Intellectual Property (Las Vegas)

    2015

  • Lawyer of the Year — Trademark Law (Las Vegas)

    2013

  • Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Intellectual Property (Las Vegas)

    2012

  • Best Lawyers in America — Copyright Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Trademark Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment Law - Music

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — The Nevada Business Journal "Top Intellectual Property and Entertainment Lawyer in the State of Nevada," 1999

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — "Southern Nevada's Most Influential Men," In Business Las Vegas, November, 2001

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — "Industry Leader of the Year," UNLV Department of Tourism and Conventions, 2001

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Nevada Business magazine, "Legal Elite: The Silver State's Top Attorneys," 2010-2011

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — VEGAS INC, "Top Lawyers" Entertainment & Sports, 2013

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — VEGAS INC. Intellectual Property, 2012

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers magazine, Mountain States Super Lawyers, 2007-2013

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Managing IP Magazine's World IP Handbook and Survey, "IP Stars," 2013

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Trademark Law (Las Vegas) (2025). Lawyer of the Year — Copyright Law (Las Vegas) (2024). Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Intellectual Property (Las Vegas) (2024). Lawyer of the Year — Copyright Law (Las Vegas) (2020). Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Intellectual Property (Las Vegas) (2019). Lawyer of the Year — Copyright Law (Las Vegas) (2018).

Locations

Mark G. Tratos's office in Las Vegas

Mark's primary office is at 10845 Griffith Peak Drive, Las Vegas, Nevada, 10845. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

10845 Griffith Peak Drive

Las Vegas, Nevada 10845

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Hiring guide

How to hire Mark G. Tratos — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new copyright attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Mark usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Mark charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Mark's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Mark will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a copyright attorney in Las Vegas, Nevada

A short list to run through before you commit: How many copyright matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Mark

Mark discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in copyright practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every copyright matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Mark confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Mark's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many copyright practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Mark G. Tratos

  • How much does it cost to hire Mark for a copyright case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Mark walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Mark offer a free consultation?

    Mark charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Mark's office. Some copyright attorneys offer free consults — check Mark's current terms during booking.

  • How long do copyright cases in Nevada typically take?

    Simple copyright matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Mark gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Mark take my case if I'm outside Las Vegas?

    Mark is licensed in Nevada. Matters governed by Nevada law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Mark will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Mark?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Mark will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Mark accepting new copyright clients right now?

    Mark's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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