Atty. Mark Laurence Whitaker

Atty. Mark Laurence Whitaker

Mr. Mark Laurence Whitaker is a lawyer practicing licensing, litigation, patent application and 2 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About Mark Laurence Whitaker at a glance

Mark Laurence Whitaker is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Baker Botts L L P. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on patent, ip, litigation, and international. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1990) and District of Columbia U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit U.S. District Court, (1992). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1990) and Northeastern University (B.S., 1981). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Mark Laurence Whitaker is a lawyer practicing licensing, litigation, patent application and 2 other areas of law
  • Mark received a B.S. degree from Northeastern University in 1981, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Mark practices at Baker Botts L.L.P. in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Mark Laurence Whitaker's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark Laurence Whitaker handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

Mark Laurence Whitaker is one of 20,749 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in District of Columbia →

Intellectual Property

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

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Civil Litigation

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International Law

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

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Mark Laurence Whitaker

Where is Mark Laurence Whitaker's law office located?
Mark Laurence Whitaker's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Baker Botts L L P. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark Laurence Whitaker handle?
Mark Laurence Whitaker focuses on patent, ip, litigation, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Mark Laurence Whitaker practiced law?
Mark Laurence Whitaker has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Mark Laurence Whitaker go to law school?
Mark Laurence Whitaker earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.S., 1981).
How can I contact Mark Laurence Whitaker for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 1990
B.S.
Northeastern University
- 1981

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1990
District of Columbia U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit U.S. District Court,
Admitted: 1992

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