Atty. Paul Thomas Bowen

Atty. Paul Thomas Bowen

Mr. Paul Thomas Bowen is a lawyer practicing appeals, licensing, communications / media and 1 other area of law.

Arlington Arlington 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About Paul Thomas Bowen at a glance

Paul Thomas Bowen is a Member based in Arlington, Virginia, practicing at Nixon & Vanderhye P.C.. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on ip, appellate, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1995), U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit (1996), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia (1997), and U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit (2000). Educated at Catholic University (J.D., 1994) and Tulane University (B.S.M.E., 1989). Active member of American Intellectual Property Law Association. Serands clients in Arlington, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Paul Thomas Bowen is a lawyer practicing appeals, licensing, communications / media and 1 other area of law
  • Paul received a B.S.M.E. degree from Tulane University in 1989, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Paul practices at Nixon & Vanderhye P.C. in Arlington, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Paul Thomas Bowen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Paul Thomas Bowen 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.

Paul Thomas Bowen is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Virginia →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Paul Thomas Bowen is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Virginia →

Entertainment & Sports Law

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

Paul Thomas Bowen is one of 45,946 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment attorneys in Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Paul Thomas Bowen

Where is Paul Thomas Bowen's law office located?
Paul Thomas Bowen's law practice is located in Arlington, Virginia. The firm is Nixon & Vanderhye P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paul Thomas Bowen handle?
Paul Thomas Bowen focuses on ip, appellate, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Paul Thomas Bowen practiced law?
Paul Thomas Bowen has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Paul Thomas Bowen go to law school?
Paul Thomas Bowen earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.S.M.E., 1989).
How can I contact Paul Thomas Bowen for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Catholic University
- 1994
B.S.M.E.
Tulane University
- 1989

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1995
U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
Admitted: 1997
U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court, District of Columbia registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Of
Admitted: 2001
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2001

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