Atty. Christopher J. Harnett

Atty. Christopher J. Harnett

Christopher J. Harnett is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, appellate litigation, biotechnology and 9 other areas of law.

New York New York 35 yrs experience 35 year
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About Christopher J. Harnett at a glance

Christopher J. Harnett is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Ropes & Gray LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on patent, ip, litigation, consumer, and health care. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District of (1991). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1990) and American University (M.A. Cellular, 1986). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Christopher J. Harnett is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, appellate litigation, biotechnology and 9 other areas of law
  • Christopher received a M.A. degree from American University in 1986, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Christopher practices at Ropes & Gray LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher J. Harnett's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher J. Harnett 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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Civil Litigation

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Consumer Protection

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Health Care Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Christopher J. Harnett

Where is Christopher J. Harnett's law office located?
Christopher J. Harnett's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Ropes & Gray LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher J. Harnett handle?
Christopher J. Harnett focuses on patent, ip, litigation, consumer, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Christopher J. Harnett practiced law?
Christopher J. Harnett has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Christopher J. Harnett go to law school?
Christopher J. Harnett earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (M.A. Cellular, 1986).
How can I contact Christopher J. Harnett for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 1990
M.A. Cellular
American University
- 1986

Bar Admissions

New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District of
Admitted: 1991

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