Atty. Peter B. Kunin

Atty. Peter B. Kunin

Editor-in-Chief, Cornell Law Review, 1990-1991. Law Clerk to Hon.

Burlington Burlington 34 yrs experience 34 year
Call (802) 662-3916 Email Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Peter B. Kunin at a glance

Peter B. Kunin is a Managing Partner based in Burlington, Vermont, practicing at Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on trademark, copyright, ip, trade secrets, and internet. Admitted to practice in Vermont (1992). Educated at Cornell University Law School (J.D., 1991) and Williams College (B.A., 1985). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Vermont Bar Association (Member, Intellectual Property Section) International Trademark Association. Serands clients in Burlington, VT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Editor-in-Chief, Cornell Law Review, 1990-1991
  • Law Clerk to Hon. James L. Oakes, Chief Judge, U.S
  • Court of Appeals, Second Circuit, 1991-1992

Speaker

  • "Buying Business Software: The Legal Perspective," Marlboro College Graduate Center's "What's Next?
  • Conference, 2003
  • "Software License and Services Agreements," Vermont Software Developer's Association, 2004
  • "Trademark and Copyright Issues," Small Business Development Corporation, 2005
  • "Internet Legal Issues," Burlington Interactive Group, 2005
  • "Effective Use of UDRP Proceedings in Domain Name Disputes," and Moderator, International Trademark Association Annual Meeting, 2005
  • "Intellectual Property Basics for the Non-Intellectual Property Lawyer," Vermont Bar Association, Montreal, Quebec, 2006
  • "Trademark and Copyright Basics," Invent Vermont, 2007
  • "Trademark Basics," Vermont Bar Association Annual Meeting, 2007
  • "Protection for Foreign Trademarks Under U.S
  • Trademark Law," U.S
  • Department of State, International Visitor Leadership Program, 2008
  • Adjunct Professor of Intellectual Property Law, Vermont Law School, 1996—

Practice Areas Explained

Peter B. Kunin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter B. Kunin handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trademark Law

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Copyright Law

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Intellectual Property

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Trade Secrets

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Internet & Cyber Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Vermont

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Peter B. Kunin

Where is Peter B. Kunin's law office located?
Peter B. Kunin's law practice is located in Burlington, Vermont. The firm is Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter B. Kunin handle?
Peter B. Kunin focuses on trademark, copyright, ip, trade secrets, internet. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Vermont.
How long has Peter B. Kunin practiced law?
Peter B. Kunin has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Peter B. Kunin go to law school?
Peter B. Kunin earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A., 1985).
How can I contact Peter B. Kunin for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Peter B. Kunin received?
Peter B. Kunin's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Cornell University Law School
- 1991
B.A.
Williams College
- 1985

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Vermont
Admitted: 1992

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