Atty. Michael Joseph Nickerson

Atty. Michael Joseph Nickerson

Michael Joseph Nickerson is a lawyer practicing intellectual property. Michael received a B.S.E.E. degree from Cornell University in 1986, and has been licensed for 35 years.

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About Michael Joseph Nickerson at a glance

Michael Joseph Nickerson is a Member based in Penfield, New York, practicing at Basch & Nickerson, LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on ip. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1991) and New York registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourt (2001). Educated at George Mason University (J.D., 1991) and Cornell University (B.S.E.E., 1986). Serands clients in Penfield, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael Joseph Nickerson is a lawyer practicing intellectual property
  • Michael received a B.S.E.E. degree from Cornell University in 1986, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Michael practices at Basch & Nickerson, LLP in Penfield, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Joseph Nickerson's Areas of Practice

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

Intellectual Property

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 New York

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

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Where is Michael Joseph Nickerson's law office located?
Michael Joseph Nickerson's law practice is located in Penfield, New York. The firm is Basch & Nickerson, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Joseph Nickerson handle?
Michael Joseph Nickerson focuses on ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Michael Joseph Nickerson practiced law?
Michael Joseph Nickerson has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Michael Joseph Nickerson go to law school?
Michael Joseph Nickerson earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.S.E.E., 1986).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
George Mason University
- 1991
B.S.E.E.
Cornell University
- 1986

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1991
New York registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourt
Admitted: 2001

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