Atty. J. Ernest Kenney

Atty. J. Ernest Kenney

J. Ernest Kenney is a lawyer practicing patent law, licensing law, international patent law and 2 other areas of law.

Alexandria Alexandria 62 yrs experience 62 year
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About J. Ernest Kenney at a glance

J. Ernest Kenney is a patent, ip, litigation, government, and international attorney based in Alexandria, Virginia. They have 62+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1964. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1964), U.S. Court of Customs and Patent Appeals (1982), and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademar (1982). Educated at George Washington University (LL.B., 1963) and University of Massachusetts (B.S.M.E., 1956). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The District of Columbia Bar American Bar Association American Intellectual Property Law Association Licensing Executives Society. Serands clients in Alexandria, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • J. Ernest Kenney is a lawyer practicing patent law, licensing law, international patent law and 2 other areas of law
  • J. received a B.S.M.E. degree from University of Massachusetts in 1956, and has been licensed for 62 years
  • J. practices in Alexandria, VA

Practice Areas Explained

J. Ernest Kenney's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

J. Ernest Kenney is one of 20,749 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in Virginia →

Intellectual Property

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

J. Ernest Kenney is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Virginia →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

J. Ernest Kenney is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Virginia →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

J. Ernest Kenney is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Virginia →

International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

J. Ernest Kenney is one of 40,133 international attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international 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 Alexandria 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 J. Ernest Kenney

Where is J. Ernest Kenney's law office located?
J. Ernest Kenney's law practice is located in Alexandria, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does J. Ernest Kenney handle?
J. Ernest Kenney focuses on patent, ip, litigation, government, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has J. Ernest Kenney practiced law?
J. Ernest Kenney has 62+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1964.
Where did J. Ernest Kenney go to law school?
J. Ernest Kenney earned their education at (LL.B., 1963); (B.S.M.E., 1956).
How can I contact J. Ernest Kenney for a consultation?
You can contact J. Ernest Kenney 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. Ernest Kenney received?
J. Ernest Kenney's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
George Washington University
- 1963
B.S.M.E.
University of Massachusetts
- 1956

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1964
U.S. Court of Customs and Patent Appeals
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademar
Admitted: 1982

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