Atty. Donald E. Zinn

Atty. Donald E. Zinn

Donald E. Zinn is a lawyer practicing intellectual property law.

Washington Washington 68 yrs experience 68 year
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About Donald E. Zinn at a glance

Donald E. Zinn is a real estate and ip attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 68+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1958. Admitted to practice in U.S. Supreme Court (1966), U.S. Court of Customs and Patent Appeals (1982), and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademar (1982). Educated at George Washington University (LL.B., 1957) and Pennsylvania State University (B.S.M.E., 1954). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Donald E. Zinn is a lawyer practicing intellectual property law
  • Donald E. received a B.S.M.E. degree from Pennsylvania State University in 1954, and has been licensed for 68 years
  • Donald E. practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Donald E. Zinn's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Intellectual Property

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

Donald E. Zinn is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip 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

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Where is Donald E. Zinn's law office located?
Donald E. Zinn's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Donald E. Zinn handle?
Donald E. Zinn focuses on real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Donald E. Zinn practiced law?
Donald E. Zinn has 68+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1958.
Where did Donald E. Zinn go to law school?
Donald E. Zinn earned their education at (LL.B., 1957); (B.S.M.E., 1954).
How can I contact Donald E. Zinn for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Donald E. Zinn received?
Donald E. Zinn's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Practice Areas

Education

LL.B.
George Washington University
- 1957
B.S.M.E.
Pennsylvania State University
- 1954

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1966
U.S. Court of Customs and Patent Appeals
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademar
Admitted: 1982

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