Atty. James Bernard Coughlan
James Bernard Coughlan is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent infringement litigation. James received a B.S.M.E. degree from Bradley University in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years.
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James Bernard Coughlan is an Of Counsel based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Perkins Coie LLP. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on patent and ip. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1989) and District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern District o (2004). Educated at DePaul University College of Law (J.D. John, 1989) and Bradley University (B.S.M.E., 1986). Active member of United States International Trade Commission. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Bernard Coughlan is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent infringement litigation
- James received a B.S.M.E. degree from Bradley University in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years
- James practices at Perkins Coie LLP in Washington, DC and 1 other location
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Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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