Atty. David Leichtman

Atty. David Leichtman

David Leichtman is a lawyer practicing life sciences and hatch-waxman intellectual property litigation, intellectual property litigation, entertainment and 4 other areas of law. David received a M.A. degree from Hunter College in 1993, and has been licensed for 29 years.

New York New York 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About David Leichtman at a glance

David Leichtman is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Robins Kaplan LLP. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on patent, copyright, business, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal, Second, Fourth and Seventh Circuits U.S. (1997). Educated at Columbia University Law School (J.D., 1996) and Hunter College (M.A. University, 1993). Provides legal services in French. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David Leichtman is a lawyer practicing life sciences and hatch-waxman intellectual property litigation, intellectual property litigation, entertainment and 4 other areas of law
  • David received a M.A. degree from Hunter College in 1993, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • David practices at Robins Kaplan LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

David Leichtman's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Copyright Law

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Business & Corporate 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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Civil Litigation

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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

Common questions about David Leichtman

Where is David Leichtman's law office located?
David Leichtman's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Robins Kaplan LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Leichtman handle?
David Leichtman focuses on patent, copyright, business, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has David Leichtman practiced law?
David Leichtman has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
What languages does David Leichtman speak?
David Leichtman provides legal services in French. Bilingual representation can be especially important when contracts, testimony, or court filings require accurate translation.
Where did David Leichtman go to law school?
David Leichtman earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (M.A. University, 1993).
How can I contact David Leichtman for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Columbia University Law School
- 1996
M.A. University
Hunter College
- 1993

Languages

Bar Admissions

New York U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal, Second, Fourth and Seventh Circuits U.S.
Admitted: 1997

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