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Charles S. Cotropia is a Senior Counsel based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Sidley Austin LLP. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, and ip. Admitted to practice in Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals Federal Circuit Court of Appe (1973), U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit (1976), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1981), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit U.S. District Court, Eastern, Western, Northern and Southern (1981). Educated at Cornell University law School (J.D., 1973) and University of Texas (B.S. Aerospace, 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Charles S. Cotropia is a lawyer practicing patents, trademarks, trade dress and 2 other areas of law
- Charles received a B.S. degree from University of Texas in 1968, and has been licensed for 53 years
- Charles practices at Sidley Austin LLP in Dallas, TX
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IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Dallas are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas 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 Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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