Atty. John Gerard Smith
John Gerard Smith is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patents, intellectual property litigation and 1 other area of law. John received a B.S.E.E. degree from Marquette University in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years.
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John Gerard Smith is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practforg at Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP. They haand 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1991), District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1992), and Colorado (1995). Educated at The George Washington University Law School (J.D., 1991) and Marquette University (B.S.E.E., 1987). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John Gerard Smith is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patents, intellectual property litigation and 1 other area of law
- John received a B.S.E.E. degree from Marquette University in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years
- John practices at Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP in Washington, DC
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