Atty. David J. Stewart
David Stewart is head of the firm’s Trademark & Copyright Group. He concentrates his practice on trademark, copyright, trade secret and advertising litigation and counseling.
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David J. Stewart is a trademark, copyright, and ip attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Alston & Bird LLP. Admitted to practice in Georgia, State Bar of Georgia. Educated at Vanderbilt University (J.D., 1990) and Wabash College (—, 1985). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Copyright Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Trademark Law (2026). Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- David Stewart is head of the firm’s Trademark & Copyright Group
- He concentrates his practice on trademark, copyright, trade secret and advertising litigation and counseling
- Mr. Stewart is featured in the International Edition of Who’s Who Trademarks and Super Lawyers magazine
- He is also listed inChambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business and The Best Lawyers in America
- Mr. Stewart received an A.B. degree in English literature from Wabash College in 1985, graduating summa cum laude
- He received his law degree in 1990 from Vanderbilt University, where he served as an editor of the Vanderbilt Law Review
- Prior to law school, Mr. Stewart worked as a computer systems engineer for the Allison Gas Turbine division of General Motors Corporation in Indianapolis
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David J. Stewart is one of 23,222 trademark attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trademark attorneys in Georgia →
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IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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Why local counsel matters in Georgia
Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Atlanta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia 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 Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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