Atty. Stuart Ian Smith

Atty. Stuart Ian Smith

Stuart Ian Smith is a lawyer practicing patent law, patents. Stuart received a degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in 1986, and has been licensed for 34 years.

Annapolis Annapolis 34 yrs experience 34 year
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Profile Summary

About Stuart Ian Smith at a glance

Stuart Ian Smith is a Partner based in Annapolis, Maryland, practforg at Prass LLP. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on patent and ip. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1992), District of Columbia (1993), Maryland (1993), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia and U.S. Ban (1997). Educated at George Mason University School of Law (J.D., 1992) and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (B.S. Mechanical, 1986). Active member of Virginia State Bar Maryland State Bar Association The District of Columbia Bar. Serands clients in Annapolis, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Stuart Ian Smith is a lawyer practicing patent law, patents
  • Stuart received a degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in 1986, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • Stuart practices at Prass LLP in Annapolis, MD

Practice Areas Explained

Stuart Ian Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stuart Ian Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maryland

Practforg law in Maryland. Legal matters in Maryland are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Annapolis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maryland state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maryland brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Maryland courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Stuart Ian Smith

Where is Stuart Ian Smith's law office located?
Stuart Ian Smith's law practice is located in Annapolis, Maryland. The firm is Prass LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stuart Ian Smith handle?
Stuart Ian Smith focuses on patent, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has Stuart Ian Smith practiced law?
Stuart Ian Smith has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Stuart Ian Smith go to law school?
Stuart Ian Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.S. Mechanical, 1986).
How can I contact Stuart Ian Smith for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
George Mason University School of Law
- 1992
B.S. Mechanical
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
- 1986

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1992
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1993
Maryland
Admitted: 1993
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia and U.S. Ban
Admitted: 1997

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