Atty. Charles T. Schmidt

Atty. Charles T. Schmidt

Charles T. Schmidt is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, antitrust / trade law, technology law and 1 other area of law.

Providence Providence 32 yrs experience 32 year
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About Charles T. Schmidt at a glance

Charles T. Schmidt is a Partner based in Providence, Rhode Island, practicing at Duffy & Sweeney, Ltd.. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on business, ip, and internet. Admitted to practice in Rhode Island (1994), U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island (1994), and Massachusetts (2000). Educated at George Mason University School of Law (J.D., 1993) and University of Rhode Island (B.A. University, 1985). Active member of Rhode Island and American (Member, Sections on: Intellectual Property Law Business Law) Bar Associations American Corporate Counsel Association New England Corporate Counsel Association Computer Law Association. Serands clients in Providence, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Charles T. Schmidt is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, antitrust / trade law, technology law and 1 other area of law
  • Charles received a B.A. degree from University of Rhode Island in 1985, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Charles practices at Duffy & Sweeney, Ltd. in Providence, RI

Practice Areas Explained

Charles T. Schmidt's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Charles T. Schmidt handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Intellectual Property

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

Charles T. Schmidt is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Rhode Island →

Internet & Cyber Law

Internet and cyber lawyers for data breaches, online defamation, privacy law, and cybersecurity matters.

Charles T. Schmidt is one of 17,958 internet attorneys indexed nationally. Browse internet attorneys in Rhode Island →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Rhode Island

Practicing law in Rhode Island. Legal matters in Rhode Island are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Providence are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Rhode Island state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Charles T. Schmidt

Where is Charles T. Schmidt's law office located?
Charles T. Schmidt's law practice is located in Providence, Rhode Island. The firm is Duffy & Sweeney, Ltd.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Charles T. Schmidt handle?
Charles T. Schmidt focuses on business, ip, internet. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Rhode Island.
How long has Charles T. Schmidt practiced law?
Charles T. Schmidt has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Charles T. Schmidt go to law school?
Charles T. Schmidt earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A. University, 1985).
How can I contact Charles T. Schmidt for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
George Mason University School of Law
- 1993
B.A. University
University of Rhode Island
- 1985

Bar Admissions

Rhode Island
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island
Admitted: 1994
Massachusetts
Admitted: 2000

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