Atty. James M. Verna
James M. Verna is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent prosecution, biotechnology.
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James M. Verna is a patent and ip attorney based in Seattle, Washington. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in Virginia registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1988). Educated at University of California at Santa Barbara (M.A. Molecular, 1997) and Washington College of Law of American University (J.D., 1987). Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James M. Verna is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent prosecution, biotechnology
- James M. received a M.A. degree from University of California at Santa Barbara in 1997, and has been licensed for 38 years
- James M. practices in Seattle, WA
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IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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Why local counsel matters in Washington
Practicing law in Washington. Legal matters in Washington are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Seattle are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Washington state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Washington 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 Washington courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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