Atty. John Minor Adams

Atty. John Minor Adams

John Minor Adams is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patents, trademarks and 2 other areas of law. John received a B.S.M.E. degree from West Virginia University in 1968, and has been licensed for 53 years.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh 53 yrs experience 53 year
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Profile Summary

About John Minor Adams at a glance

John Minor Adams is a Member based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, practicing at Price & Adams. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, and ip. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1973) and U.S. Supreme Court registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1977). Educated at Mercer University (J.D., 1971) and West Virginia University (B.S.M.E., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania and American Bar Associations American Intellectual Property Law Association Pittsburgh Intellectual Property Law Association. Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Minor Adams is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patents, trademarks and 2 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S.M.E. degree from West Virginia University in 1968, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • John practices at Price & Adams in Pittsburgh, PA

Practice Areas Explained

John Minor Adams's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Trademark Law

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Copyright Law

John Minor Adams is one of 17,495 copyright attorneys indexed nationally. Browse copyright attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Intellectual Property

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

John Minor Adams is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Minor Adams

Where is John Minor Adams's law office located?
John Minor Adams's law practice is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The firm is Price & Adams. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Minor Adams handle?
John Minor Adams focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has John Minor Adams practiced law?
John Minor Adams has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did John Minor Adams go to law school?
John Minor Adams earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (B.S.M.E., 1968).
How can I contact John Minor Adams for a consultation?
You can contact John Minor Adams 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 Minor Adams received?
John Minor Adams's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Mercer University
- 1971
B.S.M.E.
West Virginia University
- 1968

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1973
U.S. Supreme Court registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1977

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