Atty. Michael Jay Curtis
Michael Jay Curtis is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patents, trademarks. Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Colorado - Boulder in 1995, and has been licensed for 24 years.
Intellectual Property & More Attorney · Serving Boulder, CO · 24+ Years Experience
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About Michael Jay Curtis at a Glance
Michael Jay Curtis is an Associate based in Boulder, Colorado, practicing at Lathrop Gage LLP. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, and ip. Admitted to practice in Colorado registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2002). Educated at University of Colorado - Boulder (J.D. Molecular, 2002) and University of Colorado - Boulder (B.A. Molecular, 1995). Active member of The Colorado Bar Association. Serves clients in Boulder, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Jay Curtis
- Michael Jay Curtis is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patents, trademarks
- Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Colorado - Boulder in 1995, and has been licensed for 24 years
- Michael practices at Lathrop Gage LLP in Boulder, CO
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Michael Jay Curtis's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Jay Curtis handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Boulder.
Patent Law in Boulder
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Trademark Law in Boulder
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Intellectual Property in Boulder
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Boulder
Practicing law in Colorado. Legal matters in Colorado are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Boulder are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Colorado state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Colorado 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 Colorado courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Boulder Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Boulder-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 Boulder Choose Michael Jay Curtis
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 Curtis's practice in the field of patent, trademark, and ip.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Jay Curtis brings 24+ 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 ip, Michael Jay Curtis can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Boulder
A Boulder-based practice means Michael Jay Curtis attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Michael Jay Curtis Handles in Boulder
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