Atty. Mark W. Rygiel

Atty. Mark W. Rygiel

Mr. Mark W.

Washington Washington 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About Mark W. Rygiel at a glance

Mark W. Rygiel is a Director based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on patent, business, ip, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (2000) and District of Columbia United States Patent and Trademark Office (2001). Educated at The George Washington University J.D. (—) and University of Notre Dame B.S. Mechanical Engineering (—). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Mark W. Rygiel is a lawyer practicing america invents act, business methods, design patents and 10 other areas of law
  • Mark received a B.S. degree from University of Notre Dame, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Mark practices at Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C. in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Mark W. Rygiel's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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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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Consumer Protection

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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 W. Rygiel

Where is Mark W. Rygiel's law office located?
Mark W. Rygiel's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark W. Rygiel handle?
Mark W. Rygiel focuses on patent, business, ip, litigation, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Mark W. Rygiel practiced law?
Mark W. Rygiel has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Mark W. Rygiel go to law school?
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How can I contact Mark W. Rygiel for a consultation?
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Education

The George Washington University J.D.
- In Progress
University of Notre Dame B.S. Mechanical Engineering
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2000
District of Columbia United States Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2001

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