Atty. Michael Paul Stanley

Atty. Michael Paul Stanley

Michael Paul Stanley is a lawyer practicing patents, intellectual property. Michael received a B.S. degree from Massachusetts Maritime Academy in 1985, and has been licensed for 27 years.

Newport Newport 27 yrs experience 27 year
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About Michael Paul Stanley at a glance

Michael Paul Stanley is a patent and ip attorney based in Newport, Rhode Island. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1999) and New York registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2000). Educated at New England School of Law (J.D., 1999) and Massachusetts Maritime Academy (B.S. Marine, 1985). Serands clients in Newport, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael Paul Stanley is a lawyer practicing patents, intellectual property
  • Michael received a B.S. degree from Massachusetts Maritime Academy in 1985, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Michael practices in Newport, RI

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Paul Stanley's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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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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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Rhode Island

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

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Where is Michael Paul Stanley's law office located?
Michael Paul Stanley's law practice is located in Newport, Rhode Island. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Paul Stanley handle?
Michael Paul Stanley focuses on patent, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Rhode Island.
How long has Michael Paul Stanley practiced law?
Michael Paul Stanley has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Michael Paul Stanley go to law school?
Michael Paul Stanley earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.S. Marine, 1985).
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Education

J.D.
New England School of Law
- 1999
B.S. Marine
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
- 1985

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1999
New York registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2000

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