Atty. James Derek Mason

Atty. James Derek Mason

James Derek Mason is a lawyer practicing utility patent procurement & prosecution, counseling & strategic advice, ip transactions and 4 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and has been licensed for 30 years.

Alexandria Alexandria 30 J. Erfahrung 30 year
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About James Derek Mason at a glance

James Derek Mason is a Partner based in Alexandria, Virginia, practicing at Oblon Mcclelland Maier And Neustadt L L P. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on formation, patent, and ip. Admitted to practice in Virginia U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit (1996) and Supreme Court of Virginia Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1996). Educated at George Washington University National Law Center J.D. (—) and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill B.S. Chemistry University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill B.S. with highest honors University of Wisconsin Ph.D. Organic Chemistry (—). Active member of Professional Affiliations •American Bar Association •American Chemical Society •American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) •Licensing Executives Society •Virginia Bar Association. Serands clients in Alexandria, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Über uns

  • James Derek Mason is a lawyer practicing utility patent procurement & prosecution, counseling & strategic advice, ip transactions and 4 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • James practices at Oblon, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt, L.L.P. in Alexandria, VA

Practice Areas Explained

James Derek Mason's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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Patent 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.

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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 James Derek Mason

Where is James Derek Mason's law office located?
James Derek Mason's law practice is located in Alexandria, Virginia. The firm is Oblon Mcclelland Maier And Neustadt L L P. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Derek Mason handle?
James Derek Mason focuses on formation, patent, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has James Derek Mason practiced law?
James Derek Mason has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
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Education

George Washington University National Law Center J.D.
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill B.S. Chemistry University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill B.S. with highest honors University of Wisconsin Ph.D. Organic Chemistry
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Bar Admissions

Virginia U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1996
Supreme Court of Virginia Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1996

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