Atty. Christopher M. "Chris" Cherry PhD

Atty. Christopher M. "Chris" Cherry PhD

Chris Cherry focuses his practice on post-grant proceedings, patent litigation and patent prosecution. Dr.

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About Christopher M. "Chris" Cherry PhD at a glance

Christopher M. "Chris" Cherry PhD is a real estate and ip attorney based in Denver, Colorado, practicing at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP. Educated at The George Washington University (J.D., 2015). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Property Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026). Serands clients in Denver, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Chris Cherry focuses his practice on post-grant proceedings, patent litigation and patent prosecution
  • Dr. Cherry has experience in inter partes review, interference and reexamination proceedings before the USPTO
  • He also has extensive experience in prosecuting patent applications in domestic and numerous foreign jurisdictions as well as formulating noninfringement and invalidity opinions and performing freedom-to-operate and patentability analyses
  • He has experience in drafting noninfringement positions and invalidity contentions and assisting in client counseling and inter partes and litigation strategy

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher M. "Chris" Cherry PhD's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher M. "Chris" Cherry PhD handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Intellectual Property

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

Christopher M. "Chris" Cherry PhD is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Colorado →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Colorado

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Christopher M. "Chris" Cherry PhD

Where is Christopher M. "Chris" Cherry PhD's law office located?
Christopher M. "Chris" Cherry PhD's law practice is located in Denver, Colorado. The firm is Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher M. "Chris" Cherry PhD handle?
Christopher M. "Chris" Cherry PhD focuses on real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Colorado.
Where did Christopher M. "Chris" Cherry PhD go to law school?
Christopher M. "Chris" Cherry PhD earned their education at (J.D., 2015).
How can I contact Christopher M. "Chris" Cherry PhD for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Christopher M. "Chris" Cherry PhD received?
Christopher M. "Chris" Cherry PhD's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Property Law; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property.

Education

J.D.
The George Washington University
- 2015

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Property Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property
- 2026

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