Atty. Douglas B. Smith

Atty. Douglas B. Smith

Douglas B. Smith is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, licensing, trademark application and 2 other areas of law.

Richmond Richmond 74 yrs experience 74 year
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About Douglas B. Smith at a glance

Douglas B. Smith is a trademark, copyright, ip, and entertainment attorney based in Richmond, Virginia. They have 74+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1952. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1952). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (Juris Doctor, 2006). Serands clients in Richmond, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Douglas B. Smith is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, licensing, trademark application and 2 other areas of law
  • Douglas has been licensed for 74 years
  • Douglas practices in Richmond, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas B. Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Trademark Law

Douglas B. Smith is one of 23,222 trademark attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trademark attorneys in Virginia →

Copyright 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.

Douglas B. Smith is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Virginia →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

Douglas B. Smith is one of 45,946 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment attorneys in Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas B. Smith

Where is Douglas B. Smith's law office located?
Douglas B. Smith's law practice is located in Richmond, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas B. Smith handle?
Douglas B. Smith focuses on trademark, copyright, ip, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Douglas B. Smith practiced law?
Douglas B. Smith has 74+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1952.
Where did Douglas B. Smith go to law school?
Douglas B. Smith earned their education at (Juris Doctor, 2006).
How can I contact Douglas B. Smith for a consultation?
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Education

Juris Doctor
University of Virginia School of Law
- 2006

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1952

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