Atty. David Keith Barr
Mr. David Keith Barr is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent, life sciences.
Intellectual Property & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 42+ Years Experience
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About David Keith Barr at a Glance
David Keith Barr is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on ip. Admitted to practice in New York (1984) and District of Columbia United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit United States District C (1986). Educated at George Washington University J.D. with honors George Washington University J.D. 1983 Associate Editor George Washington University J.D. George Washington Journal of International Law and Econ (—) and Cornell University (B.S. Biological, 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association New York State Bar Association Federal Circuit Bar Association. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David Keith Barr
- Mr. David Keith Barr is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent, life sciences
- David received a B.S. degree from Cornell University in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years
- David practices at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP in New York, NY
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David Keith Barr's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Keith Barr handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Intellectual Property in New York
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 New York
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 venue, 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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose David Keith Barr
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 Keith Barr's practice in the field of ip.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David Keith Barr brings 42+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York and District of Columbia United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit United States District C, David Keith Barr can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused IP Practice
Concentrating on ip means David Keith Barr's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means David Keith Barr 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 Keith Barr Handles in New York
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