Av. Michael C. Rau

Av. Michael C. Rau

Michael C. Rau is a lawyer practicing patent prosecution, patent licensing, corporate agreements and 2 other areas of law.

Alexandria Alexandria 37 Yıl Deneyim 37 yıl
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Profile Summary

About Michael C. Rau at a glance

Michael C. Rau is a Member based in Alexandria, Virginia, practicing at The Capitol Patent & Trademark Law Firm. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on patent, contracts, business, and ip. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1989). Educated at Catholic University (J.D., 1988) and Clarkson University (B.S., 1978). Serands clients in Alexandria, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

Hakkında

  • Michael C. Rau is a lawyer practicing patent prosecution, patent licensing, corporate agreements and 2 other areas of law
  • Michael C. received a B.S. degree from Clarkson University in 1978, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Michael C. practices at The Capitol Patent & Trademark Law Firm in Alexandria, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael C. Rau's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael C. Rau handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

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Contracts

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Business & Corporate Law

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

Michael C. Rau is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Virginia →

Intellectual Property

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

Michael C. Rau is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael C. Rau

Where is Michael C. Rau's law office located?
Michael C. Rau's law practice is located in Alexandria, Virginia. The firm is The Capitol Patent & Trademark Law Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael C. Rau handle?
Michael C. Rau focuses on patent, contracts, business, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Michael C. Rau practiced law?
Michael C. Rau has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Michael C. Rau go to law school?
Michael C. Rau earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.S., 1978).
How can I contact Michael C. Rau for a consultation?
You can contact Michael C. Rau directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Eğitim

J.D.
Catholic University
- 1988
B.S.
Clarkson University
- 1978

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1989

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