Atty. M. Blair Gerdes

Atty. M. Blair Gerdes

M. Blair Gerdes is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, international law, copyrights and 2 other areas of law.

Ann Arbor Ann Arbor 38 yrs experience 38 year
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About M. Blair Gerdes at a glance

M. Blair Gerdes is a Member based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, practicing at M. Blair Gerdes. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on trademark, copyright, ip, and international. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1988), Michigan (1993), and District of Columbia (1996). Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1988) and University of Virginia (B.A., 1985). Serands clients in Ann Arbor, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • M. Blair Gerdes is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, international law, copyrights and 2 other areas of law
  • M. received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • M. practices at M. Blair Gerdes in Ann Arbor, MI

Practice Areas Explained

M. Blair Gerdes's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases M. Blair Gerdes handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trademark Law

M. Blair Gerdes is one of 23,222 trademark attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trademark attorneys in Michigan →

Copyright Law

M. Blair Gerdes is one of 17,495 copyright attorneys indexed nationally. Browse copyright attorneys in Michigan →

Intellectual Property

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

M. Blair Gerdes is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Michigan →

International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

M. Blair Gerdes is one of 40,133 international attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international attorneys in Michigan →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about M. Blair Gerdes

Where is M. Blair Gerdes's law office located?
M. Blair Gerdes's law practice is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The firm is M. Blair Gerdes. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does M. Blair Gerdes handle?
M. Blair Gerdes focuses on trademark, copyright, ip, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has M. Blair Gerdes practiced law?
M. Blair Gerdes has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did M. Blair Gerdes go to law school?
M. Blair Gerdes earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1985).
How can I contact M. Blair Gerdes for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Virginia
- 1988
B.A.
University of Virginia
- 1985

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1988
Michigan
Admitted: 1993
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1996

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