Atty. Ernest D. Buff
Mr. Buff has forty-five years of experience in domestic and foreign intellectual property law.
Biochemical Patents & More Attorney · Serving Bedminster, NJ · 57+ Years Experience
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About Ernest D. Buff at a Glance
Ernest D. Buff is a Managing Partner based in Bedminster, New Jersey, practicing at Ernest D Buff And Associates. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, business, and ip. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1969), U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1969), U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (1971), and District of Columbia (1971). Educated at Boston University School of Law (J.D., 1969) and Syracuse University (B.S. Engineering, 1966). Active member of Morris County, New Jersey State and American Bar Associations Intellectual Property Law Association. Serves clients in Bedminster, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Ernest D. Buff
- Mr. Buff has forty-five years of experience in domestic and foreign intellectual property law
- He has expert knowledge of the formation and administration of patent estates, including patent and trademark prosecution, patent litigation, licensing, and business agreements for the development and exploitation of proprietary properties
- Mr. Buff concentrates his technical practice in the chemical, mechanical, electrical and metallurgical industries, including amorphous and microcrystalline metals, electromagnetic components, Internet and E-Commerce software systems and business methods
- While serving as Assistant General Counsel to AlliedSignal, Inc., Mr. Buff handled numerous patent and trademark litigation cases, including a successful infringement suit against a German chemical company that proceeded to the German Federal Supreme Court
- He also has expertise in patent interferences, agreements, strategic alliances, acquisitions and dispositions
- He is admitted to practice in New Jersey, Massachusetts, District of Columbia, and before the Patent Bar, CAFC, the Court of Claims, and the U.S
- Supreme Court
Recipient
- William Berry Award
- Member, President's Advisory Council for Small Business, 2003—
- Member, Canadian Patent Bar, 1975
Practice Areas Explained
Ernest D. Buff's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ernest D. Buff handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Bedminster.
Patent Law in Bedminster
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Trademark Law in Bedminster
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Copyright Law in Bedminster
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Business & Corporate Law in Bedminster
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Intellectual Property in Bedminster
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Bedminster
Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Bedminster are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Bedminster Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Bedminster-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Bedminster Choose Ernest D. Buff
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Ernest D. Buff's practice in the field of patent, trademark, copyright, business, and ip.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Ernest D. Buff brings 57+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Massachusetts, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts, and U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, Ernest D. Buff can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering patent, trademark, and copyright, Ernest D. Buff can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Bedminster
A Bedminster-based practice means Ernest D. Buff attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Ernest D. Buff Handles in Bedminster
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