Atty. James S Leigh

Atty. James S Leigh

James S Leigh is a lawyer practicing patent, trademark and copyright law, unfair competition, trade secret law and 4 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from Michigan State University in 1957, and has been licensed for 65 years.

Portland Portland 65 yrs experience 65 year
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Profile Summary

About James S Leigh at a glance

James S Leigh is a trademark, copyright, ip, trade secrets, and litigation attorney based in Portland, Oregon. They have 65+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1961. Admitted to practice in Oregon registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1961). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1960) and Michigan State University (B.S. Civil, 1957). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James S Leigh is a lawyer practicing patent, trademark and copyright law, unfair competition, trade secret law and 4 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from Michigan State University in 1957, and has been licensed for 65 years
  • James practices in Portland, OR

Practice Areas Explained

James S Leigh's Areas of Practice

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

Trademark Law

James S Leigh is one of 23,222 trademark attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trademark attorneys in Oregon →

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 S Leigh is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Oregon →

Trade Secrets

James S Leigh is one of 6,644 trade secrets attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trade secrets attorneys in Oregon →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

James S Leigh is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Oregon →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Oregon

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James S Leigh

Where is James S Leigh's law office located?
James S Leigh's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James S Leigh handle?
James S Leigh focuses on trademark, copyright, ip, trade secrets, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has James S Leigh practiced law?
James S Leigh has 65+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1961.
Where did James S Leigh go to law school?
James S Leigh earned their education at (J.D., 1960); (B.S. Civil, 1957).
How can I contact James S Leigh for a consultation?
You can contact James S Leigh 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.
What awards or recognition has James S Leigh received?
James S Leigh's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Michigan
- 1960
B.S. Civil
Michigan State University
- 1957

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Oregon registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1961

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