Atty. Craig Stephen Mende

Atty. Craig Stephen Mende

Craig Stephen Mende is a lawyer practicing copyright, trademark, unfair competition and 2 other areas of law. Craig received a B.A. degree from Haverford College in 1986, and has been licensed for 34 years.

New York New York 34 yrs experience 34 year
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Craig Stephen Mende is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Fross Zelnick Lehrman & Zissu, P.C.. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on trademark, copyright, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1992), New York (1993), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1994), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1994). Educated at New York University School of Law (J.D., 1991) and Haverford College (B.A. Philosophy, 1986). Active member of American Bar Association (Member, Intellectual Property Section) International AntiCounterfeiting Coalition. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Craig Stephen Mende is a lawyer practicing copyright, trademark, unfair competition and 2 other areas of law
  • Craig received a B.A. degree from Haverford College in 1986, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • Craig practices at Fross Zelnick Lehrman & Zissu, P.C. in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Craig Stephen Mende's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Craig Stephen Mende handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trademark Law

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Copyright Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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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

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Where is Craig Stephen Mende's law office located?
Craig Stephen Mende's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Fross Zelnick Lehrman & Zissu, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Craig Stephen Mende handle?
Craig Stephen Mende focuses on trademark, copyright, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Craig Stephen Mende practiced law?
Craig Stephen Mende has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Craig Stephen Mende go to law school?
Craig Stephen Mende earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A. Philosophy, 1986).
How can I contact Craig Stephen Mende for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
New York University School of Law
- 1991
B.A. Philosophy
Haverford College
- 1986

Bar Admissions

U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1992
New York
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1994

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