Atty. John David Zele

Atty. John David Zele

Mr. John David Zele is a lawyer practicing international law, patent infringement, intellectual property and 10 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 33 yrs experience 33 year
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About John David Zele at a glance

John David Zele is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Morgan Lewis And Bockius Llp. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on patent, business, ip, litigation, and international. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1993) and District of Columbia registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1996). Educated at George Washington University National Law Center (J.D., 1993) and Princeton University (B.S.E.E., 1988). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. John David Zele is a lawyer practicing international law, patent infringement, intellectual property and 10 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S.E.E. degree from Princeton University in 1988, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • John practices at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

John David Zele's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

John David Zele is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in District of Columbia →

Civil Litigation

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

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International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

John David Zele is one of 40,133 international attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international 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 David Zele

Where is John David Zele's law office located?
John David Zele's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Morgan Lewis And Bockius Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John David Zele handle?
John David Zele focuses on patent, business, ip, litigation, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has John David Zele practiced law?
John David Zele has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did John David Zele go to law school?
John David Zele earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.S.E.E., 1988).
How can I contact John David Zele for a consultation?
You can contact John David Zele 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 David Zele received?
John David Zele's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
George Washington University National Law Center
- 1993
B.S.E.E.
Princeton University
- 1988

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1993
District of Columbia registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1996

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