Atty. Mark Douglas Schafer

Atty. Mark Douglas Schafer

Mark Douglas Schafer is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, intellectual property litigation. Mark received a B.S. degree from Truman State University in 2010, and has been licensed for 12 years.

Kansas City Kansas City 12 yrs experience 12 year
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About Mark Douglas Schafer at a glance

Mark Douglas Schafer is an Associate based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Their practice focuses on ip. Admitted to practice in Missouri registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office U.S. District Court, Wes (2014). Educated at Washington University School of Law (J.D., 2014) and Truman State University (B.S., 2010). Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mark Douglas Schafer is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, intellectual property litigation
  • Mark received a B.S. degree from Truman State University in 2010, and has been licensed for 12 years
  • Mark practices at Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. in Kansas City, MO

Practice Areas Explained

Mark Douglas Schafer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark Douglas Schafer 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 Missouri

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Mark Douglas Schafer

Where is Mark Douglas Schafer's law office located?
Mark Douglas Schafer's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. The firm is Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark Douglas Schafer handle?
Mark Douglas Schafer focuses on ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Mark Douglas Schafer practiced law?
Mark Douglas Schafer has 12+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2014.
Where did Mark Douglas Schafer go to law school?
Mark Douglas Schafer earned their education at (J.D., 2014); (B.S., 2010).
How can I contact Mark Douglas Schafer for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Washington University School of Law
- 2014
B.S.
Truman State University
- 2010

Bar Admissions

Missouri registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office U.S. District Court, Wes
Admitted: 2014

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