Atty. Joseph Sofer
Joseph Sofer is a lawyer practicing business method patents, computer and software patents, computer architecture patents and 17 other areas of law. Joseph received a B.S.E.E. degree from Columbia University in 1982, and has been licensed for 36 years.
Business Method Patents & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 36+ Years Experience
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About Joseph Sofer at a Glance
Joseph Sofer is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Sofer & Haroun, LLP. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on patent, business, ip, international, and internet. Admitted to practice in New York registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1990). Educated at New York Law School (J.D., 1989) and Columbia University (B.S.E.E. M.S.E.E., 1982). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Joseph Sofer
- Joseph Sofer is a lawyer practicing business method patents, computer and software patents, computer architecture patents and 17 other areas of law
- Joseph received a B.S.E.E. degree from Columbia University in 1982, and has been licensed for 36 years
- Joseph practices at Sofer & Haroun, LLP in New York, NY
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Joseph Sofer's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joseph Sofer handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Patent Law in New York
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Business & Corporate Law in New York
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Intellectual Property in New York
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International Law in New York
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Internet & Cyber Law in New York
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Why Local Counsel Matters in New York
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
New York Courts and Legal Process
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Joseph Sofer
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Joseph Sofer's practice in the field of patent, business, ip, international, and internet.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Joseph Sofer brings 36+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering patent, business, and ip, Joseph Sofer can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Joseph Sofer attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Joseph Sofer Handles in New York
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