Atty. James C. Simmons

Atty. James C. Simmons

James C. Simmons is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patents, trademarks and 5 other areas of law.

Allentown Allentown 61 yrs experience 61 year
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Profile Summary

About James C. Simmons at a glance

James C. Simmons is a Senior Counsel based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, practicing at Design IP, A Professional Corporation. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, and ip. Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania (1965), Pennsylvania (1966), U S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit registe (1966), and New York (1968). Educated at Duquesne University (J.D., 1965) and Lehigh University (B.S.Met.E., 1957). Serands clients in Allentown, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James C. Simmons is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patents, trademarks and 5 other areas of law
  • James received a degree from Lehigh University in 1957, and has been licensed for 61 years
  • James practices at Design IP, A Professional Corporation in Allentown, PA

Practice Areas Explained

James C. Simmons's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Trademark Law

James C. Simmons is one of 23,222 trademark attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trademark attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Copyright Law

James C. Simmons is one of 17,495 copyright attorneys indexed nationally. Browse copyright attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Intellectual Property

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

James C. Simmons is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James C. Simmons

Where is James C. Simmons's law office located?
James C. Simmons's law practice is located in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The firm is Design IP, A Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James C. Simmons handle?
James C. Simmons focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has James C. Simmons practiced law?
James C. Simmons has 61+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1965.
Where did James C. Simmons go to law school?
James C. Simmons earned their education at (J.D., 1965); (B.S.Met.E., 1957).
How can I contact James C. Simmons for a consultation?
You can contact James C. Simmons 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.

Education

J.D.
Duquesne University
- 1965
B.S.Met.E.
Lehigh University
- 1957

Bar Admissions

U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1965
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1966
U S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit registe
Admitted: 1966
New York
Admitted: 1968
U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2001

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