Atty. John Thomas Trent

Atty. John Thomas Trent

Mr. John Thomas Trent is a lawyer practicing computer law, contract law, intellectual property and 2 other areas of law.

Atlanta Atlanta 38 yrs experience 38 year
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About John Thomas Trent at a glance

John Thomas Trent is an Open Text Corp. based in Atlanta, Georgia. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on contracts, ip, and cannabis. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1988). Educated at Georgia State University (J.D., 1987) and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (B.A., 1975). Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. John Thomas Trent is a lawyer practicing computer law, contract law, intellectual property and 2 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1975, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • John practices in Atlanta, GA

Practice Areas Explained

John Thomas Trent's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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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 Thomas Trent is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Georgia →

Cannabis & Marijuana Law

Cannabis attorneys for business licensing, regulatory compliance, and marijuana-related legal matters.

John Thomas Trent is one of 3,138 cannabis attorneys indexed nationally. Browse cannabis attorneys in Georgia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

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

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Frequently Asked

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Where is John Thomas Trent's law office located?
John Thomas Trent's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Thomas Trent handle?
John Thomas Trent focuses on contracts, ip, cannabis. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has John Thomas Trent practiced law?
John Thomas Trent has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did John Thomas Trent go to law school?
John Thomas Trent earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact John Thomas Trent for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Georgia State University
- 1987
B.A.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 1975

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 1988

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