Atty. David T. Nikaido

Atty. David T. Nikaido

David T. Nikaido is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patents, patent litigation and 3 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 63 yrs experience 63 year
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About David T. Nikaido at a glance

David T. Nikaido is a patent, ip, m&a, and product liability attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 63+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1963. Admitted to practice in Colorado (1963), Michigan (1965), Missouri (1968), and District of Columbia registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1974). Educated at University of Denver (J.D., 1963) and University of Colorado (B.A. Chem., 1957). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David T. Nikaido is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patents, patent litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • David T. received a B.A. degree from University of Colorado in 1957, and has been licensed for 63 years
  • David T. practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

David T. Nikaido's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

David T. Nikaido is one of 20,749 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in District of Columbia →

Intellectual Property

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

David T. Nikaido is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in District of Columbia →

Mergers & Acquisitions

David T. Nikaido is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in District of Columbia →

Product Liability

David T. Nikaido is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in District of Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David T. Nikaido

Where is David T. Nikaido's law office located?
David T. Nikaido's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David T. Nikaido handle?
David T. Nikaido focuses on patent, ip, m&a, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has David T. Nikaido practiced law?
David T. Nikaido has 63+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1963.
Where did David T. Nikaido go to law school?
David T. Nikaido earned their education at (J.D., 1963); (B.A. Chem., 1957).
How can I contact David T. Nikaido for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Denver
- 1963
B.A. Chem.
University of Colorado
- 1957

Bar Admissions

Colorado
Admitted: 1963
Michigan
Admitted: 1965
Missouri
Admitted: 1968
District of Columbia registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1974

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