Atty. James Arthur Rich

Atty. James Arthur Rich

James Arthur Rich is a lawyer practicing patents, trademarks, trade secrets and 1 other area of law. James received a B.S.M.E. degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1961, and has been licensed for 55 years.

Cleveland Cleveland 55 yrs experience 55 year
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About James Arthur Rich at a glance

James Arthur Rich is a patent, trademark, ip, and trade secrets attorney based in Cleveland, Ohio. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Admitted to practice in New York registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Ohio (1971). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1970) and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (B.S.M.E., 1961). Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Arthur Rich is a lawyer practicing patents, trademarks, trade secrets and 1 other area of law
  • James received a B.S.M.E. degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1961, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • James practices in Cleveland, OH

Practice Areas Explained

James Arthur Rich's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Arthur Rich handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

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Trademark 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.

James Arthur Rich is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Ohio →

Trade Secrets

James Arthur Rich is one of 6,644 trade secrets attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trade secrets attorneys in Ohio →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Arthur Rich

Where is James Arthur Rich's law office located?
James Arthur Rich's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Arthur Rich handle?
James Arthur Rich focuses on patent, trademark, ip, trade secrets. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has James Arthur Rich practiced law?
James Arthur Rich has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did James Arthur Rich go to law school?
James Arthur Rich earned their education at (J.D., 1970); (B.S.M.E., 1961).
How can I contact James Arthur Rich for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 1970
B.S.M.E.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
- 1961

Bar Admissions

New York registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Ohio
Admitted: 1971

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