Atty. Patrick Desmond Canavan

Atty. Patrick Desmond Canavan

Patrick Desmond Canavan is a lawyer practicing technology licensing, new media law, corporate law. Patrick received a degree from New York University Graduate School of Business in 1986, and has been licensed for 27 years.

Armonk Armonk 27 yrs experience 27 year
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About Patrick Desmond Canavan at a glance

Patrick Desmond Canavan is an International Business Machines Corp. based in Armonk, New York. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on business, ip, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in New York registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1999). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1998) and New York University Graduate School of Business (A.P.C. Pennsylvania, 1986). Serands clients in Armonk, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Patrick Desmond Canavan is a lawyer practicing technology licensing, new media law, corporate law
  • Patrick received a degree from New York University Graduate School of Business in 1986, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Patrick practices in Armonk, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Patrick Desmond Canavan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick Desmond Canavan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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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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Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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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 Armonk 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

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Where is Patrick Desmond Canavan's law office located?
Patrick Desmond Canavan's law practice is located in Armonk, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Patrick Desmond Canavan handle?
Patrick Desmond Canavan focuses on business, ip, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Patrick Desmond Canavan practiced law?
Patrick Desmond Canavan has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Patrick Desmond Canavan go to law school?
Patrick Desmond Canavan earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (A.P.C. Pennsylvania, 1986).
How can I contact Patrick Desmond Canavan for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Brooklyn Law School
- 1998
A.P.C. Pennsylvania
New York University Graduate School of Business
- 1986

Bar Admissions

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

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