Atty. John Peter Staples

Atty. John Peter Staples

Mr. John Peter Staples is a lawyer practicing intellectual property litigation, trademarks, patents and 4 other areas of law.

Portland Portland 47 Years Experience 47 year
Call (971) 497-2781

Profile Summary

About John Peter Staples at a glance

John Peter Staples is a Partner based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Chernoff Vilhauer LLP. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip, and ip licensing. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1979) and Washington U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Ci (1985). Educated at Northwestern School of Law of Lewis and Clark College (J.D., 1979) and United States Military Academy (B.S., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. John Peter Staples is a lawyer practicing intellectual property litigation, trademarks, patents and 4 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from United States Military Academy in 1969, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • John practices at Chernoff Vilhauer LLP in Portland, OR

Practice Areas Explained

John Peter Staples's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Peter Staples 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

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Intellectual Property

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

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IP Licensing

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Oregon

Practicing law in Oregon. Legal matters in Oregon are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Portland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Oregon state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Oregon brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Oregon courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Peter Staples

Where is John Peter Staples's law office located?
John Peter Staples's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. The firm is Chernoff Vilhauer LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Peter Staples handle?
John Peter Staples focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip, ip licensing. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has John Peter Staples practiced law?
John Peter Staples has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did John Peter Staples go to law school?
John Peter Staples earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.S., 1969).
How can I contact John Peter Staples for a consultation?
You can contact John Peter Staples 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 Peter Staples received?
John Peter Staples's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Northwestern School of Law of Lewis and Clark College
- 1979
B.S.
United States Military Academy
- 1969

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Oregon
Admitted: 1979
Washington U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Ci
Admitted: 1985

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