Atty. Gerard A. Messina

Atty. Gerard A. Messina

Gerard A. Messina is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent application, telecommunications.

New York New York 36 yrs experience 36 year
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About Gerard A. Messina at a glance

Gerard A. Messina is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Kenyon & Kenyon LLP. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on patent and ip. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1990) and New York registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1991). Educated at University of Wisconsin-Madison (J.D., 1990) and State University of New York at Stony Brook (B.E., 1986). Active member of American Bar Association Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers New York Intellectual Property Law Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Gerard A. Messina is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent application, telecommunications
  • Gerard received a B.E. degree from State University of New York at Stony Brook in 1986, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Gerard practices at Kenyon & Kenyon LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Gerard A. Messina's Areas of Practice

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

Patent 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.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Gerard A. Messina

Where is Gerard A. Messina's law office located?
Gerard A. Messina's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Kenyon & Kenyon LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gerard A. Messina handle?
Gerard A. Messina focuses on patent, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Gerard A. Messina practiced law?
Gerard A. Messina has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Gerard A. Messina go to law school?
Gerard A. Messina earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.E., 1986).
How can I contact Gerard A. Messina for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
- 1990
B.E.
State University of New York at Stony Brook
- 1986

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin
Admitted: 1990
New York registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1991

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