Atty. Ann Katherine Ford
Ann Katherine Ford is a lawyer practicing litigation and arbitration, technology and media, intellectual property and 7 other areas of law. Ann received a B.A. degree from Georgetown University in 1976, and has been licensed for 45 years.
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Ann Katherine Ford is a Partner; Chair, Trademark, Copyright and Media Practice based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Dla Piper Llp. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on trademark, copyright, ip, adr, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1981) and New York (1987). Educated at Duke University School of Law (J.D., 1980) and Georgetown University (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The District of Columbia Bar American Bar Association International Trademark Association. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ann Katherine Ford is a lawyer practicing litigation and arbitration, technology and media, intellectual property and 7 other areas of law
- Ann received a B.A. degree from Georgetown University in 1976, and has been licensed for 45 years
- Ann practices at DLA Piper LLP in Washington, DC and 1 other location
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Ann Katherine Ford is one of 23,222 trademark attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trademark attorneys in District of Columbia →
Ann Katherine Ford is one of 17,495 copyright attorneys indexed nationally. Browse copyright attorneys in District of Columbia →
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Ann Katherine Ford is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in District of Columbia →
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Ann Katherine Ford is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in District of Columbia →
Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
Ann Katherine Ford is one of 45,946 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment attorneys in District of Columbia →
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Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia
Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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