Atty. Dean A. Scharnhorst

Atty. Dean A. Scharnhorst

Dean A. Scharnhorst is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, intellectual property licensing, intellectual property litigation.

Creedmoor Creedmoor 20 yrs experience 20 year
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About Dean A. Scharnhorst at a glance

Dean A. Scharnhorst is a Sen. Atty. based in Creedmoor, North Carolina. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on ip and ip licensing. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2006) and North Carolina (2008). Educated at Regent University (J.D., 2006) and Old Dominion University (B.S. Computer, 1983). Serands clients in Creedmoor, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Dean A. Scharnhorst is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, intellectual property licensing, intellectual property litigation
  • Dean received a B.S. degree from Old Dominion University in 1983, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Dean practices in Creedmoor, NC

Practice Areas Explained

Dean A. Scharnhorst's Areas of Practice

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

Intellectual Property

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

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IP Licensing

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

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

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Where is Dean A. Scharnhorst's law office located?
Dean A. Scharnhorst's law practice is located in Creedmoor, North Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Dean A. Scharnhorst handle?
Dean A. Scharnhorst focuses on ip, ip licensing. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Dean A. Scharnhorst practiced law?
Dean A. Scharnhorst has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Dean A. Scharnhorst go to law school?
Dean A. Scharnhorst earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (B.S. Computer, 1983).
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Education

J.D.
Regent University
- 2006
B.S. Computer
Old Dominion University
- 1983

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 2006
North Carolina
Admitted: 2008

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