Atty. Muna Abu-Shaar

Atty. Muna Abu-Shaar

Muna Abu-Shaar is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent counseling and prosecution, patent litigation and 2 other areas of law. Muna received a B.A. degree from Cambridge University in 1992, and has been licensed for 22 years.

New York New York 22 yrs experience 22 year
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About Muna Abu-Shaar at a glance

Muna Abu-Shaar is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Dechert LLP. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on patent and ip. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Tradem (2004) and Massachusetts (2014). Educated at Fordham University School of Law (J.D., 2003) and Cambridge University (B.A. Natural, 1992). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Muna Abu-Shaar is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent counseling and prosecution, patent litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • Muna received a B.A. degree from Cambridge University in 1992, and has been licensed for 22 years
  • Muna practices at Dechert LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Muna Abu-Shaar's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Muna Abu-Shaar 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 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 New York 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Muna Abu-Shaar

Where is Muna Abu-Shaar's law office located?
Muna Abu-Shaar's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Dechert LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Muna Abu-Shaar handle?
Muna Abu-Shaar focuses on patent, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Muna Abu-Shaar practiced law?
Muna Abu-Shaar has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did Muna Abu-Shaar go to law school?
Muna Abu-Shaar earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (B.A. Natural, 1992).
How can I contact Muna Abu-Shaar for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Fordham University School of Law
- 2003
B.A. Natural
Cambridge University
- 1992

Bar Admissions

New York U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Tradem
Admitted: 2004
Massachusetts
Admitted: 2014

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