Atty. Patrick Joseph Finnan

Atty. Patrick Joseph Finnan

Patrick Joseph Finnan is a lawyer practicing electrical, mechanical arts, patents and 5 other areas of law. Patrick received a degree from Johns Hopkins University in 1991, and has been licensed for 30 years.

Gaithersburg Gaithersburg 30 yrs experience 30 year
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About Patrick Joseph Finnan at a glance

Patrick Joseph Finnan is a Chairman based in Gaithersburg, Maryland, practicing at Edell, Shapiro & Finnan, LLC. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, ip, and trade secrets. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1996) and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademar (2000). Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 1996) and Johns Hopkins University (M.S.E.E. Johns, 1991). Active member of Maryland State Bar Association I, E, and E. Serands clients in Gaithersburg, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Patrick Joseph Finnan is a lawyer practicing electrical, mechanical arts, patents and 5 other areas of law
  • Patrick received a degree from Johns Hopkins University in 1991, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Patrick practices at Edell, Shapiro & Finnan, LLC in Gaithersburg, MD

Practice Areas Explained

Patrick Joseph Finnan's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Trademark 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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Trade Secrets

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maryland

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Patrick Joseph Finnan

Where is Patrick Joseph Finnan's law office located?
Patrick Joseph Finnan's law practice is located in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The firm is Edell, Shapiro & Finnan, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Patrick Joseph Finnan handle?
Patrick Joseph Finnan focuses on patent, trademark, ip, trade secrets. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has Patrick Joseph Finnan practiced law?
Patrick Joseph Finnan has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Patrick Joseph Finnan go to law school?
Patrick Joseph Finnan earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (M.S.E.E. Johns, 1991).
How can I contact Patrick Joseph Finnan for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University
- 1996
M.S.E.E. Johns
Johns Hopkins University
- 1991

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1996
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademar
Admitted: 2000

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