Atty. John Charles Paul

Atty. John Charles Paul

Mr. John Charles Paul is a lawyer practicing patents, patent licensing, patent portfolio management and 4 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About John Charles Paul at a glance

John Charles Paul is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett And Dunner L L P. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on patent, ip, appellate, and internet. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1979) and District of Columbia registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1981). Educated at Case Western Reserve University School of Law (J.D., 1979) and Brown University (A.B. Engineering, 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. John Charles Paul is a lawyer practicing patents, patent licensing, patent portfolio management and 4 other areas of law
  • John received a A.B. degree from Brown University in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • John practices at Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, L.L.P. in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

John Charles Paul's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Charles Paul handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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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Appellate Practice

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Internet & Cyber Law

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John Charles Paul is one of 17,958 internet attorneys indexed nationally. Browse internet attorneys in District of Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Charles Paul

Where is John Charles Paul's law office located?
John Charles Paul's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett And Dunner L L P. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Charles Paul handle?
John Charles Paul focuses on patent, ip, appellate, internet. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has John Charles Paul practiced law?
John Charles Paul has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did John Charles Paul go to law school?
John Charles Paul earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (A.B. Engineering, 1976).
How can I contact John Charles Paul for a consultation?
You can contact John Charles Paul 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 John Charles Paul received?
John Charles Paul's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
- 1979
A.B. Engineering
Brown University
- 1976

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1979
District of Columbia registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1981

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