Atty. Kathy Smith Dias

Atty. Kathy Smith Dias

Kathy Smith Dias is a lawyer practicing biotechnology patent prosecution, pharmaceutical, life sciences & biotechnology. Kathy received a B.S. degree from State University of New York at Albany in 1989, and has been licensed for 30 years.

Albany Albany 30 yrs experience 30 year
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About Kathy Smith Dias at a glance

Kathy Smith Dias is a Senior Patent Attorney based in Albany, New York, practicing at Heslin Rothenberg Farley & Mesiti, P.C.. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on patent. Admitted to practice in New York registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1996). Educated at Albany Law School of Union University (J.D., 1996) and State University of New York at Albany (B.S. Biological, 1989). Serands clients in Albany, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Kathy Smith Dias is a lawyer practicing biotechnology patent prosecution, pharmaceutical, life sciences & biotechnology
  • Kathy received a B.S. degree from State University of New York at Albany in 1989, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Kathy practices at Heslin Rothenberg Farley & Mesiti, P.C. in Albany, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Kathy Smith Dias's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kathy Smith Dias handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 Albany 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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Kathy Smith Dias's law office located?
Kathy Smith Dias's law practice is located in Albany, New York. The firm is Heslin Rothenberg Farley & Mesiti, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kathy Smith Dias handle?
Kathy Smith Dias focuses on patent. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Kathy Smith Dias practiced law?
Kathy Smith Dias has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Kathy Smith Dias go to law school?
Kathy Smith Dias earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.S. Biological, 1989).
How can I contact Kathy Smith Dias for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Albany Law School of Union University
- 1996
B.S. Biological
State University of New York at Albany
- 1989

Bar Admissions

New York registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1996

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