Atty. Michael Jay Berkowitz
Michael Jay Berkowitz is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patents, trademarks and 19 other areas of law. Michael received a B.S. degree from Lehigh University in 1984, and has been licensed for 35 years.
Intellectual Property & More Attorney · Serving Allentown, PA · 35+ Years Experience
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About Michael Jay Berkowitz at a Glance
Michael Jay Berkowitz is a Partner based in Allentown, Pennsylvania. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania Registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office U.S. Court of Appeals fo (1991). Educated at Widener University School of Law (J.D., 1992) and Lehigh University (B.S. Industrial, 1984). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Elected, Board of Governors Co-Director, Charity Run, Philadelphia Bar Association. Serves clients in Allentown, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Jay Berkowitz
- Michael Jay Berkowitz is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patents, trademarks and 19 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.S. degree from Lehigh University in 1984, and has been licensed for 35 years
- Michael practices in Allentown, PA
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Michael Jay Berkowitz's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Jay Berkowitz handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Allentown.
Patent Law in Allentown
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Trademark Law in Allentown
Michael Jay Berkowitz is one of 23,086 trademark attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trademark attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Copyright Law in Allentown
Michael Jay Berkowitz is one of 17,404 copyright attorneys indexed nationally. Browse copyright attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Intellectual Property in Allentown
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Michael Jay Berkowitz is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Mergers & Acquisitions in Allentown
Michael Jay Berkowitz is one of 49,430 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Allentown
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Allentown are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Allentown Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Allentown-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Allentown Choose Michael Jay Berkowitz
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael Jay Berkowitz's practice in the field of patent, trademark, copyright, ip, and m&a.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Jay Berkowitz brings 35+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering patent, trademark, and copyright, Michael Jay Berkowitz can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Allentown
A Allentown-based practice means Michael Jay Berkowitz attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Michael Jay Berkowitz Handles in Allentown
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