Atty. J. David Wharton

Atty. J. David Wharton

J. David Wharton is a lawyer practicing patent infringement, trademark infringement, copyrights and 5 other areas of law.

Kansas City Kansas City 58 yrs experience 58 year
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About J. David Wharton at a glance

J. David Wharton is a patent, trademark, copyright, ip, and trade secrets attorney based in Kansas City, Missouri. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1968) and U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal, Eighth and Tenth Circuits registered to practice (1984). Educated at University of Missouri (J.D., 1968) and Vanderbilt University (B.A. Chemistry, 1965). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • J. David Wharton is a lawyer practicing patent infringement, trademark infringement, copyrights and 5 other areas of law
  • J. received a B.A. degree from Vanderbilt University in 1965, and has been licensed for 58 years
  • J. practices in Kansas City, MO

Practice Areas Explained

J. David Wharton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases J. David Wharton handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

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Trademark Law

J. David Wharton is one of 23,222 trademark attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trademark attorneys in Missouri →

Copyright Law

J. David Wharton is one of 17,495 copyright attorneys indexed nationally. Browse copyright attorneys in Missouri →

Intellectual Property

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

J. David Wharton is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Missouri →

Trade Secrets

J. David Wharton is one of 6,644 trade secrets attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trade secrets attorneys in Missouri →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Missouri

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about J. David Wharton

Where is J. David Wharton's law office located?
J. David Wharton's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does J. David Wharton handle?
J. David Wharton focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip, trade secrets. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has J. David Wharton practiced law?
J. David Wharton has 58+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1968.
Where did J. David Wharton go to law school?
J. David Wharton earned their education at (J.D., 1968); (B.A. Chemistry, 1965).
How can I contact J. David Wharton for a consultation?
You can contact J. David Wharton directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has J. David Wharton received?
J. David Wharton's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Missouri
- 1968
B.A. Chemistry
Vanderbilt University
- 1965

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1968
U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal, Eighth and Tenth Circuits registered to practice
Admitted: 1984

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