Atty. David Schnittker

Atty. David Schnittker

David Schnittker is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, intellectual property litigation, life sciences and 4 other areas of law. David received a M.Sc. degree from McMaster University in 2012, and has been licensed for 8 years.

Ottawa Ottawa 8 yrs experience 8 year
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Profile Summary

About David Schnittker at a glance

David Schnittker is an Associate based in Ottawa, Ontario, practicing at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP. They have 8+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2018. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, and ip. Admitted to practice in Ontario (2018). Educated at Queen's University (J.D., 2017) and McMaster University (M.Sc. McMaster, 2012). Serands clients in Ottawa, ON and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Schnittker is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, intellectual property litigation, life sciences and 4 other areas of law
  • David received a M.Sc. degree from McMaster University in 2012, and has been licensed for 8 years
  • David practices at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP in Ottawa, ON

Practice Areas Explained

David Schnittker's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

David Schnittker is one of 20,749 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in Ontario →

Trademark Law

David Schnittker is one of 23,222 trademark attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trademark attorneys in Ontario →

Copyright Law

David Schnittker is one of 17,495 copyright attorneys indexed nationally. Browse copyright attorneys in Ontario →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

David Schnittker is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Ontario →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ontario

Practicing law in Ontario. Legal matters in Ontario are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Ottawa are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ontario state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ontario 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 Ontario courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Schnittker

Where is David Schnittker's law office located?
David Schnittker's law practice is located in Ottawa, Ontario. The firm is Borden Ladner Gervais LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Schnittker handle?
David Schnittker focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ontario.
How long has David Schnittker practiced law?
David Schnittker has 8+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2018.
Where did David Schnittker go to law school?
David Schnittker earned their education at (J.D., 2017); (M.Sc. McMaster, 2012).
How can I contact David Schnittker for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Queen's University
- 2017
M.Sc. McMaster
McMaster University
- 2012

Bar Admissions

Ontario
Admitted: 2018

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