Atty. John D. Nies

Atty. John D. Nies

John D. Nies is a lawyer practicing intellectual property litigation.

Arlington Arlington 77 yrs experience 77 year
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About John D. Nies at a glance

John D. Nies is a ip attorney based in Arlington, Virginia. They have 77+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1949. Admitted to practice in U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia (1949), Virginia (Admission Limited to Patent registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1970), and Trademark, Copyright and Unfair Competition Causes only) (1970). Educated at University of Michigan (LL.B., 1947) and University of Michigan (B.S.E., 1942). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Arlington, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John D. Nies is a lawyer practicing intellectual property litigation
  • John D. received a B.S.E. degree from University of Michigan in 1942, and has been licensed for 77 years
  • John D. practices in Arlington, VA

Practice Areas Explained

John D. Nies's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John D. Nies 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 Virginia

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

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Where is John D. Nies's law office located?
John D. Nies's law practice is located in Arlington, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John D. Nies handle?
John D. Nies focuses on ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has John D. Nies practiced law?
John D. Nies has 77+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1949.
Where did John D. Nies go to law school?
John D. Nies earned their education at (LL.B., 1947); (B.S.E., 1942).
How can I contact John D. Nies for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John D. Nies received?
John D. Nies's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
University of Michigan
- 1947
B.S.E.
University of Michigan
- 1942

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia
Admitted: 1949
Virginia (Admission Limited to Patent registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1970
Trademark, Copyright and Unfair Competition Causes only)
Admitted: 1970

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