Atty. David Edward Spaw

Atty. David Edward Spaw

David Edward Spaw is a lawyer practicing patent, trademark, copyright and 1 other area of law. David received a B.E.E. degree from Cleveland State University in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years.

Willoughby Willoughby 35 yrs experience 35 year
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About David Edward Spaw at a glance

David Edward Spaw is a Member based in Willoughby, Ohio, practicing at Rankin, Hill & Clark LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on trademark, copyright, ip, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1991), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio (1992), and U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit registered to practice before U.S. Pat (2000). Educated at Cleveland Marshall College of Law (J.D., 1991) and Cleveland State University (B.E.E., 1988). Serands clients in Willoughby, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David Edward Spaw is a lawyer practicing patent, trademark, copyright and 1 other area of law
  • David received a B.E.E. degree from Cleveland State University in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • David practices at Rankin, Hill & Clark LLP in Willoughby, OH

Practice Areas Explained

David Edward Spaw's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Edward Spaw handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trademark Law

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Copyright 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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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

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 Willoughby 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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Edward Spaw

Where is David Edward Spaw's law office located?
David Edward Spaw's law practice is located in Willoughby, Ohio. The firm is Rankin, Hill & Clark LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Edward Spaw handle?
David Edward Spaw focuses on trademark, copyright, ip, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has David Edward Spaw practiced law?
David Edward Spaw has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did David Edward Spaw go to law school?
David Edward Spaw earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.E.E., 1988).
How can I contact David Edward Spaw for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Cleveland Marshall College of Law
- 1991
B.E.E.
Cleveland State University
- 1988

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
Admitted: 1992
U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit registered to practice before U.S. Pat
Admitted: 2000

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