Atty. James Macdonald Robertson

Atty. James Macdonald Robertson

Mr. James Macdonald Robertson is a lawyer practicing intellectual property and technology, intellectual property litigation.

Birmingham Birmingham 35 yrs experience 35 year
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About James Macdonald Robertson at a glance

James Macdonald Robertson is a ip attorney based in Birmingham, Alabama. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1991), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1991), Alabama (1993), and South Carolina registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1994). Educated at University of Arizona (B.S. Metallurgical, 1985) and University of Alabama J.D. 1991 Order of Barristers University of Alabama J.D. Jessup International Law Moot Court Team University of Alabama J.D. John A. Campbell Moot Court Board (—). Active member of Illinois State Bar Association Alabama State Bar South Carolina Bar Carolina Patent Trademark and Copyright Law Association American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical and Petroleum Engineers. Serands clients in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. James Macdonald Robertson is a lawyer practicing intellectual property and technology, intellectual property litigation
  • James received a B.S. degree from University of Arizona in 1985, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • James practices in Birmingham, AL

Practice Areas Explained

James Macdonald Robertson's Areas of Practice

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

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 Alabama

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

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Frequently Asked

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Where is James Macdonald Robertson's law office located?
James Macdonald Robertson's law practice is located in Birmingham, Alabama. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Macdonald Robertson handle?
James Macdonald Robertson focuses on ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
How long has James Macdonald Robertson practiced law?
James Macdonald Robertson has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did James Macdonald Robertson go to law school?
James Macdonald Robertson earned their education at (B.S. Metallurgical, 1985); (—).
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Education

B.S. Metallurgical
University of Arizona
- 1985
University of Alabama J.D. 1991 Order of Barristers University of Alabama J.D. Jessup International Law Moot Court Team University of Alabama J.D. John A. Campbell Moot Court Board
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1991
Alabama
Admitted: 1993
South Carolina registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1994

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