Atty. Barbara Clarke McCurdy

Atty. Barbara Clarke McCurdy

Ms. Barbara Clarke McCurdy is a lawyer practicing patents, patent litigation, patent interference practice and 5 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About Barbara Clarke McCurdy at a glance

Barbara Clarke McCurdy is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett And Dunner L L P. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on patent, ip, and health care. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1986) and District of Columbia registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1988). Educated at Suffolk University Law School (J.D., 1985) and Duke University (B.S.E. Mechanical, 1982). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ms. Barbara Clarke McCurdy is a lawyer practicing patents, patent litigation, patent interference practice and 5 other areas of law
  • Barbara received a B.S.E. degree from Duke University in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Barbara practices at Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, L.L.P. in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Barbara Clarke McCurdy's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Barbara Clarke McCurdy 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.

Barbara Clarke McCurdy is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in District of Columbia →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

Barbara Clarke McCurdy is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in District of Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Barbara Clarke McCurdy

Where is Barbara Clarke McCurdy's law office located?
Barbara Clarke McCurdy's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett And Dunner L L P. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Barbara Clarke McCurdy handle?
Barbara Clarke McCurdy focuses on patent, ip, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Barbara Clarke McCurdy practiced law?
Barbara Clarke McCurdy has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Barbara Clarke McCurdy go to law school?
Barbara Clarke McCurdy earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.S.E. Mechanical, 1982).
How can I contact Barbara Clarke McCurdy for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Suffolk University Law School
- 1985
B.S.E. Mechanical
Duke University
- 1982

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1986
District of Columbia registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1988

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