Atty. Mark R Shanks
Mark R Shanks is a lawyer practicing patent application, patent infringement, intellectual property and 3 other areas of law. Mark received a B.S. degree from Iowa State University in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years.
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Mark R Shanks is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Venable Llp. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on patent, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1988), District of Columbia (1990), and Virginia U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1997). Educated at University of Iowa College of Law (J.D., 1987) and Iowa State University (B.S. Chemical, 1985). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mark R Shanks is a lawyer practicing patent application, patent infringement, intellectual property and 3 other areas of law
- Mark received a B.S. degree from Iowa State University in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years
- Mark practices at Venable LLP in Washington, DC
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IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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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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