Atty. David Bertram Cochran
David Bertram Cochran is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent prosecution & ip counseling, ptab litigation. David received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1989, and has been licensed for 30 years.
Intellectual Property & More Attorney · Serving Cleveland, OH · 30+ Years Experience
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About David Bertram Cochran at a Glance
David Bertram Cochran is a Partner based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Jones Day. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on patent, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Ohio U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, and registered to practice before the U. (1996). Educated at Cleveland State University (J.D., 1996) and University of Illinois (B.S., 1989). Serves clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David Bertram Cochran
- David Bertram Cochran is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent prosecution & ip counseling, ptab litigation
- David received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1989, and has been licensed for 30 years
- David practices at Jones Day in Cleveland, OH
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David Bertram Cochran's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Bertram Cochran handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Cleveland.
Patent Law in Cleveland
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Intellectual Property in Cleveland
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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Civil Litigation in Cleveland
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Cleveland
Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Cleveland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Cleveland Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Cleveland-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Cleveland Choose David Bertram Cochran
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish David Bertram Cochran's practice in the field of patent, ip, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David Bertram Cochran brings 30+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering patent, ip, and litigation, David Bertram Cochran can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Cleveland
A Cleveland-based practice means David Bertram Cochran attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues David Bertram Cochran Handles in Cleveland
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