Atty. James J. Johnston

Atty. James J. Johnston

James J. Johnston is a lawyer practicing counseling, intellectual property, trademark and copyright and 2 other areas of law.

Philadelphia Philadelphia 29 yrs experience 29 year
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About James J. Johnston at a glance

James J. Johnston is a trademark, copyright, ip, and internet attorney based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1997) and Pennsylvania (1998). Educated at Temple University School of Law (J.D., 1997) and Rider University (B.A., 1984). Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James J. Johnston is a lawyer practicing counseling, intellectual property, trademark and copyright and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Rider University in 1984, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • James practices in Philadelphia, PA

Practice Areas Explained

James J. Johnston's Areas of Practice

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

Trademark Law

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

Copyright 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 J. Johnston is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Internet & Cyber Law

Internet and cyber lawyers for data breaches, online defamation, privacy law, and cybersecurity matters.

James J. Johnston is one of 17,958 internet attorneys indexed nationally. Browse internet 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 Philadelphia 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 J. Johnston

Where is James J. Johnston's law office located?
James J. Johnston's law practice is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James J. Johnston handle?
James J. Johnston focuses on trademark, copyright, ip, internet. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has James J. Johnston practiced law?
James J. Johnston has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did James J. Johnston go to law school?
James J. Johnston earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1984).
How can I contact James J. Johnston for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Temple University School of Law
- 1997
B.A.
Rider University
- 1984

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1997
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1998

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