Atty. Joseph Scott St. John

Atty. Joseph Scott St. John

Joseph Scott St. John is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent litigation, pharmaceutical litigation & investigations and 2 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 18 yrs experience 18 year
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Profile Summary

About Joseph Scott St. John at a glance

Joseph Scott St. John is an Associate based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Covington And Burling Llp. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on patent, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (2008) and District of Columbia (2009). Educated at The George Washington University Law School (J.D., 2008) and U.S. Naval Academy (B.S. Systems, 2003). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Joseph Scott St. John is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent litigation, pharmaceutical litigation & investigations and 2 other areas of law
  • Joseph Scott received a B.S. degree from U.S
  • Naval Academy in 2003, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • Joseph Scott practices at Covington & Burling LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Joseph Scott St. John's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

Joseph Scott St. John is one of 20,749 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in District of Columbia →

Intellectual Property

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

Joseph Scott St. John is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in District of Columbia →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Joseph Scott St. John is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Joseph Scott St. John

Where is Joseph Scott St. John's law office located?
Joseph Scott St. John's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Covington And Burling Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joseph Scott St. John handle?
Joseph Scott St. John focuses on patent, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Joseph Scott St. John practiced law?
Joseph Scott St. John has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Joseph Scott St. John go to law school?
Joseph Scott St. John earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.S. Systems, 2003).
How can I contact Joseph Scott St. John for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
The George Washington University Law School
- 2008
B.S. Systems
U.S. Naval Academy
- 2003

Bar Admissions

Mississippi
Admitted: 2008
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2009

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