Atty. Larry B. Donovan

Atty. Larry B. Donovan

Larry is a partner with Black McCuskey and focuses on Intellectual Property law with a concentration in the assessing and protecting of technological innovation. Larry’s experience includes assessment of research and development efforts for isolating and protecting patentable subject matter, trade secrets, copyrights and trademarks.

Canton Canton 27 yrs experience 27 year
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About Larry B. Donovan at a glance

Larry B. Donovan is a Partner based in Canton, Ohio. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on ip. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1999), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio (2000), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit U.S. Supreme Court registered to practice before U.S. Patent (2002). Educated at Case Western Reserve University School of Law (J.D., 1999) and Cleveland State University (B.E.E., 1989). Active member of Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association American Bar Association Intellectual Property Section Ohio State Bar Association Intellectual Property Section. Serands clients in Canton, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Larry is a partner with Black McCuskey and focuses on Intellectual Property law with a concentration in the assessing and protecting of technological innovation
  • Larry’s experience includes assessment of research and development efforts for isolating and protecting patentable subject matter, trade secrets, copyrights and trademarks
  • He also assists in enforcement of intellectual property rights as well as defending assertions of infringement
  • Larry services a geographically diverse base of clients involved in high technology ventures and is particularly active with companies in the areas of digital devices, electronics, telecommunications, light emitting diode applications, mechanical devices and wireless communications
  • Industries that Larry represent include: Advertising - Air - Beverage and Tobacco - Chemical - Computer systems Design Computers and Electronics - Consumer Products - Electrical Equipment Internet Publishing & Broadcasting - Medical Professionals (Doctors & Nurses) Scientific Research & Development - Semiconductors - Software - Warehousing & Storage He is an active member of the Ohio State Bar Association Intellectual Property Section, the American Bar Association Intellectual Property Section, and the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
  • Additionally, Larry is a licensed pilot

Practice Areas Explained

Larry B. Donovan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Larry B. Donovan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Intellectual Property

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

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

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

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Larry B. Donovan's law office located?
Larry B. Donovan's law practice is located in Canton, Ohio. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Larry B. Donovan handle?
Larry B. Donovan focuses on ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Larry B. Donovan practiced law?
Larry B. Donovan has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Larry B. Donovan go to law school?
Larry B. Donovan earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.E.E., 1989).
How can I contact Larry B. Donovan for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
- 1999
B.E.E.
Cleveland State University
- 1989

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1999
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
Admitted: 2000
U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit U.S. Supreme Court registered to practice before U.S. Patent
Admitted: 2002

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