Atty. John F Witherspoon
John F Witherspoon is a lawyer practicing patent law. John received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1955, and has been licensed for 61 years.
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John F Witherspoon is a Member based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at John F. Witherspoon. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Their practice focuses on ip. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1965), U.S. Supreme Court (1968), and U.S. Court of Customs and Patent Appeals Registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Off (1982). Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 1964) and University of Illinois (B.S. University, 1955). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John F Witherspoon is a lawyer practicing patent law
- John received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1955, and has been licensed for 61 years
- John practices at John F. Witherspoon in Washington, DC
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IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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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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