Atty. Edward Charles Donovan

Atty. Edward Charles Donovan

Mr. Edward Charles Donovan is a lawyer practicing intellectual property.

Washington Washington 32 yrs experience 32 year
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About Edward Charles Donovan at a glance

Edward Charles Donovan is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Kirkland Ellis Llp. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on ip. Admitted to practice in New York (1994), Pennsylvania (1994), and District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit U.S. District Court, District of Columbi (1995). Educated at The George Washington University Law School (J.D., 1993) and State University of New York at Stony Brook (B.E. Mechanical, 1987). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Edward Charles Donovan is a lawyer practicing intellectual property
  • Edward received a B.E. degree from State University of New York at Stony Brook in 1987, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Edward practices at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Edward Charles Donovan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Edward Charles Donovan 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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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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Where is Edward Charles Donovan's law office located?
Edward Charles Donovan's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Kirkland Ellis Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Edward Charles Donovan handle?
Edward Charles Donovan focuses on ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Edward Charles Donovan practiced law?
Edward Charles Donovan has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Edward Charles Donovan go to law school?
Edward Charles Donovan earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.E. Mechanical, 1987).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
The George Washington University Law School
- 1993
B.E. Mechanical
State University of New York at Stony Brook
- 1987

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1994
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1994
District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit U.S. District Court, District of Columbi
Admitted: 1995

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